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title: "5-Axis Machining Centre"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
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# 5-Axis Machining Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83554894-b87e-4deb-9015-16133a7fecfe

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently seeking tenders for a 5-Axis Machining Centre, essential for the machining of complex components made from advanced and composite materials. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for machining centres, and follows an open procedure. The tender period has recently been amended, with the new deadline for submissions set for 9 March 2020 at 14:00. The successful contract period will commence on 23 March 2020 and conclude on 22 April 2020, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the buyer's emphasis on inclusive competition. Businesses providing high-precision machining services, particularly those experienced with carbon fibre composite materials, will find this tender advantageous. Engaging in this tender can enhance a company’s reputation in the aerospace sector and contribute to strong growth, leveraging the University of Bath's renowned research initiatives.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate and IV.2.7 Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 02 March 2020 Time: 14:00 Read New: 16 March 2020 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The University of Bath requires a 5-axis machining centre for machining of complex free form components made from advanced and composite materials. Machining should be achieved to an extremely high tolerance, with regard to parallelism and perpendicularity, without the need for further finishing. The quality/accuracy/surface finish achieved when machining carbon fibre composite components must be of an extremely high standard in order to support the University's world class research into Aerospace composite structures, novel materials, and machining operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48adf7f9-fcb3-42be-b6fa-451d0ee016ee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 22 Apr 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42612000 - Machining centre

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 07:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48adf7f9-fcb3-42be-b6fa-451d0ee016ee
- 5 Mar 2020 at 07:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48adf7f9-fcb3-42be-b6fa-451d0ee016ee
- 3 Feb 2020 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48adf7f9-fcb3-42be-b6fa-451d0ee016ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48adf7f9-fcb3-42be-b6fa-451d0ee016ee
  9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Machining-centre./X3X2KS7358
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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