--- title: "GB-Leicester: LUV01022 STAR Machining Suite" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER" published: "2021-09-03" --- # GB-Leicester: LUV01022 STAR Machining Suite Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fbb5c96-a65e-4406-8870-379941823297.json) ## Summary The University of Leicester is currently conducting a procurement process for the "LUV01022 STAR Machining Suite," which is classified under the CPV code for machining centres. This procurement is part of the Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project aiming to enhance capabilities in precision manufacturing. The tender is active, with a closing date set for 23 September 2021, and the estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 18 October 2021 and run until 31 December 2021, with the manufacturing suite aimed at supporting various engineering research groups. This procurement will utilise a selective method to choose a single supplier for the required machinery. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in milling and turning technologies. Businesses that produce or can supply precision machining equipment made from materials such as stainless steel, aluminium alloys, brass, and copper would be especially well-suited to compete. The University is open to engaging economic operators that meet the specific selection criteria outlined in the procurement documentation, allowing potential suppliers to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives in the space sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 September 2021 for the following reason: The type of procedure is 'open' not 'accelerated negotated'.(LUV01022 STAR Machining Suite The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a machining suite consisting of milling and turning machines, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper and other materials. The suite is to support a wide range of research groups and projects within the STAR project, to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of Engineering based research. The University proposes awarding a contract to a single supplier for a suitable suite by carrying out a tender exercise. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e00992-2b72-4c41-961a-e70f24437c6b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 7RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42612000 - Machining centre ## Release History - 3 Sep 2021 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e00992-2b72-4c41-961a-e70f24437c6b - 3 Sep 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e00992-2b72-4c41-961a-e70f24437c6b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e00992-2b72-4c41-961a-e70f24437c6b 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-LUV01022-STAR-Machining-Suite/2YEBD62YHG Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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