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title: "UKRI - RE20574 - 3 Axis High Torque CNC Milling Machine"
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# UKRI - RE20574 - 3 Axis High Torque CNC Milling Machine

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83b0e3a3-0037-45e0-b08b-e39ccda289aa

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for a 3 Axis High Torque CNC Milling Machine under the title "UKRI - RE20574". This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically milling machines. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with an active contract awarded to Hurco Europe Limited, valued at £69,900. The award was published on 5th January 2021, following a tender period that closed on 24th November 2020. The machine is to be delivered to Swindon, England, with the contract period spanning from 4th December 2020 to 11th January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the precision engineering and manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in CNC machinery and components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-tolerance machining or those that can meet the specifications detailed in the tender documents would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with public sector procurement processes, such as via the Delta eSourcing Portal, can foster relationships and open avenues for growth in this competitive industry.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 24th November 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: UKRI - STFC have a requirement for a 3 Axis High Torque CNC Milling Machine The instrument will be used to produce complex milled components in harder material and to produce detailed high tolerance features manufactured in materials. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All Show less description attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Z2ZZX65489 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/def

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f532f26a-ce9c-4ca2-b422-1b5bb07ea6ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,900 |
| 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 | HURCO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f532f26a-ce9c-4ca2-b422-1b5bb07ea6ad
- 10 Nov 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c807bd-746e-47a0-b6d0-79354a470c3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f532f26a-ce9c-4ca2-b422-1b5bb07ea6ad
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c807bd-746e-47a0-b6d0-79354a470c3b
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4055cc34-1ffa-4ec8-b41a-c14a0ea596aa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/321ac86c-897c-440c-bbd1-38e6c41c6997
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd493dcc-405d-48b0-8843-5ee09396797e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9248bd8-468e-4352-84a3-ecb2fca1624e

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/def
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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