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title: "UK SBS PR17030 CNC Vertical Milling Machine"
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# UK SBS PR17030 CNC Vertical Milling Machine

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70e173d3-a641-484b-ba50-397515286026

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the contracting authority, is conducting a tender for the acquisition of a 3-axis CNC Vertical Milling Machine (VMM) for its Precision Development Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This procurement, identified as UK SBS PR17030, is in the planning stage and has a tender closing date of 7th March 2017 at 14:00. The machine is intended to support the production of components for the MetOp Receiver programme. The estimated contract value ranges from £60,000 to £70,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of machining tools. Companies specialising in CNC machinery, precision engineering, and related services would find this tender especially relevant, as it seeks a supplier capable of providing advanced milling technologies to meet specific technical requirements. Interested businesses should ensure they are registered on the eSourcing Suite to participate effectively in the procurement process.

## Notice

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 7TH MARCH @ 14:00, DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER** UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting into place a contract for the purchase of a 3-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) Vertical Milling Machine (VMM) with minimum travel of 560 x 560 x 500 mm on XYZ axis respectively. It will be installed in the RAL Space Millimetre Wave Technology Group's (MMTG) Precision Development Facility (PDF) at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, alongside other CNC milling machines. It will manufacture the aluminium formers required for the production of black body calibration targets for the MetOp Receiver programme and will also be used for larger items which cannot be accommodated by other machines in the PDF. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b9d0de-179c-4781-bedf-3ce82ca6b60b |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 21 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DMG MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42623000 - Milling machines
- 42637300 - Machine tools for milling metal
- 42638000 - Metal-working machining centre

## Release History

- 23 May 2017 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b9d0de-179c-4781-bedf-3ce82ca6b60b
- 22 Feb 2017 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acf53a-5f43-49f1-b778-28738dadef35
- 22 Feb 2017 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acf53a-5f43-49f1-b778-28738dadef35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b9d0de-179c-4781-bedf-3ce82ca6b60b
  23rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73acf53a-5f43-49f1-b778-28738dadef35
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a8e5316-2964-4ffa-9778-f760589009b4
  Technical Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage

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