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title: "LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre (Including delivery, installation, commissioning and user training)"
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# LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre (Including delivery, installation, commissioning and user training)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35bcba95-e93d-4335-ac7b-51138f913909

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre," aimed at the goods industry, specifically within the machining centre category. The tender is currently active and was published on 17th April 2020, with a submission deadline of 13th April 2020. The contract is set to commence on 13th May 2020 and concludes on 31st July 2020. The delivery location for the equipment is in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process is aimed at enhancing research capabilities through precise manufacturing equipment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high precision machining and manufacturing. Given the specific requirements for the machining centre, companies with expertise in delivering such advanced machinery, particularly those catering to research institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to foster inclusivity in sourcing potential suppliers.

## Notice

The Space Technology Applications From Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper Molybdenum and other materials, using high speeds and feeds. The machine is to support a wide range of research groups and projects to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of engineering based research. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1bfd56-37f8-4851-a114-9163ef77748b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 17 Apr 2020 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1bfd56-37f8-4851-a114-9163ef77748b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1bfd56-37f8-4851-a114-9163ef77748b
  17th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=487698407
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://le.ac.uk/

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