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title: "US_24346 - Staff Milling Machines (Early Market Engagement)"
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# US_24346 - Staff Milling Machines (Early Market Engagement)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74d4ca7b-1127-4a8c-9666-6f64c210643b

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## Summary

The University of Sussex is inviting expressions of interest for its upcoming tender for Staff Milling Machines as part of the Degree Apprenticeship MSc in Advanced Manufacturing programme. The project involves removing obsolete machinery, refurbishing the workshop, and installing new equipment to create a modern teaching environment. The refurbishment is planned to be completed by April 2025, subject to approval.

This tender, classified under Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, presents opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing equipment, metal fabrication, and industrial machinery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this tender, offering innovative solutions and expertise in upgrading workshop setups. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for May 15, 2024.

## Notice

The University of Sussex ("Sussex") is inviting expressions of interest for its upcoming tender for Staff Milling Machines. The School of Engineering and Informatics is preparing for the delivery the Degree Apprenticeship MSc in Advanced Manufacturing. The existing workshop contains some obsolete machinery and outdated equipment. It is not configured for teaching. The proposal is to remove all redundant machines and equipment, fully refurbish and install new data driven metal fabrication equipment in the existing workshop. A revised layout of the space will provide a new teaching environment. The current proposal plans to have the refurbishment complete by April 2025 but this timeline is currently still subject to approval and may change, and as such should not be taken as confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f966cb25-d940-406f-b160-0dcc5a0c9e18 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2030 |
| 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 SUSSEX |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44511000 - Hand tools

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f966cb25-d940-406f-b160-0dcc5a0c9e18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f966cb25-d940-406f-b160-0dcc5a0c9e18
  30th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Sussex e-tendering Portal

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