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title: "Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine"
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# Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285d1a22-ec20-4d7d-9fd9-c95abc444930

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a procurement process for an "Ultra High Precision 5-axis CNC Milling Machine" under the goods category. This open tender, which concluded on 17 December 2020, was located at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the South East of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £624,959, is set to commence on 21 December 2020 and will run until 30 March 2021. KERN Microtechnik GmbH emerged as the successful supplier following this competitive process.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and precision engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in CNC machining and related technologies. SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in producing high-precision milling solutions with micron/submicron tolerance capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Establishing connections with UKRI could further enhance collaboration prospects within the science and technology landscape.

## Notice

The requirement is for a new fully enclosed, single unit, compact, ultra-high-precision CNC 5-axis milling machine with an integrated tool and workpiece changer with a proven capability to machine metal reproducibly to micron/submicron tolerances. An outstanding surface finish on the completed components is also a critical specification. The machine must have the capability to accept workpieces up to 350 mm in diameter and 200 mm in height. The new CNC mill will be installed in the RAL Space Millimetre Wave Technology Group's Precision Development Facility (PDF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6330a18-37ce-412f-a250-1daf168c3d94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £624,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £624,959 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KERN MICROTECHNIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6330a18-37ce-412f-a250-1daf168c3d94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6330a18-37ce-412f-a250-1daf168c3d94
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=570282935
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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