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title: "5-axis CNC Vertical Machining Centre"
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# 5-axis CNC Vertical Machining Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d27c4e4-0355-43fd-980b-7ee902f33613

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## Summary

The University of Salford is initiating a procurement process for a 5-axis CNC Vertical Machining Centre, which falls under the milling machines category (CPV code 42623000). This tender, valued at £200,000, is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 4th December 2020. The machine is intended for use in the Maker Space, a hub for digital manufacturing that supports various academic and research initiatives within the university, located in Salford, England. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2021, with the procurement method being an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. 

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment and technology, particularly those that can provide high-quality CNC machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is accessible to them. Competing firms should ideally be equipped to support educational and research environments, making them well-suited to meet the specific requirements laid out by the university, thus contributing to their business growth while enhancing educational capabilities within the community.

## Notice

The Maker Space is a digital manufacturing hub for innovative product design and development at the University. The Maker Space offer access to 3D printing, laser and vinyl cutters, water-jet cutting, metal additive manufacturing, large format 3D printing, state of the art digital and optical microscopes and reverse engineering metrology instruments to benefit staff, students, industry partners and the wider community. The Maker space have a requirement for a CNC milling machine that can produce complex parts from metal stock material and will be used for teaching and research. This will benefit a number of areas in the school including the University's Formula Student team, Mechanical Engineering & Robotics, in addition to the wider University for courses including Prosthetics & Orthotics. Please go to our InTend portal for full tender documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home Additional information: Please send all correspondence to our InTend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f683e78-1396-43fc-9d51-f2fc54a7a57b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f683e78-1396-43fc-9d51-f2fc54a7a57b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f683e78-1396-43fc-9d51-f2fc54a7a57b
  30th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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