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title: "Purchase of Water-jet Cutter Machine"
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# Purchase of Water-jet Cutter Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43618f9f-7c74-46ef-965b-2d1a2bde036f

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a small abrasive water jet cutting machine, intended to support research into machining optical materials. The award, a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method, was competitively sought below the threshold amount. The tender, listed under the industry category of machine tools (CPV 42600000), had a procurement deadline of 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 27th February 2025 to 26th March 2025. Delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £32,663.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in the production or supply of specialised machinery. Businesses that supply cutting-edge machine tools, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive quotes, would have found this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. It underscores the importance for such businesses to stay abreast of university-led procurement opportunities, as these can lead to beneficial partnerships and growth through specialised contract awards.

## Notice

A small abrasive water jet cutting machine is required to aid research into machining of optical materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b91894-1092-47ca-ad4e-c3f48c995b8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,663 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUAJET MACHINING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b91894-1092-47ca-ad4e-c3f48c995b8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b91894-1092-47ca-ad4e-c3f48c995b8a
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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