--- title: "Provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2023-12-01" --- # Provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a7613df-3808-4304-92da-78739161a14d.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton has initiated a tender for the provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System. This tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with a budget of £450,000, and the deadline for the soft market testing questionnaire submission is 11th January 2024 at 12.00 noon. This opportunity created by the University of Southampton is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide ultraprecision CNC machining solutions. Businesses interested in photonics, inline metrology systems, and increasing processing speed would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The University is utilising an open procedure for this procurement, encouraging participation and innovation in the marketplace. ## Notice The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to meet its need for an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System. The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is looking to extend its capability in ultraprecision machining of photonics. Specifically, the ability to process larger wafers, integrate inline metrology systems and increase processing speed. An indicative value of this project is in the region of PS450,000.00 exc VAT. The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The deadline for the receipt of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires is 11th January 2024 at 12.00 noon. Responses received as part of this soft market testing exercise shall be used to help shape the University's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process. Please Note: The University is conducting this soft market testing exercise to allow interested parties, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage. The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this soft market testing exercise and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this soft market testing exercise can be downloaded from In-Tend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e70099b-6596-4021-a9c0-768cccb769eb | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 1 Dec 2023 at 14:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e70099b-6596-4021-a9c0-768cccb769eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e70099b-6596-4021-a9c0-768cccb769eb 1st December 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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