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title: "Milling Machines"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Milling Machines

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8540120f-ea16-49f6-a2da-c151f44e4329

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for the supply of 4 x 1000VS Turret Milling Machines and guarding of machines and equipment for a machine and fitting workshops. The total contract value is £39,996. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period ended on 2nd May 2024, with the contract period running from 23rd May to 26th August 2024. The procurement was in the goods category, specifically for milling machines. The buying organisation was the University of Derby located in Derby, England.

This tender for milling machines by the University of Derby presents an opportunity for suppliers to provide equipment compliant with UK health and safety standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this process. Businesses in the machinery industry or those specializing in workshop equipment could benefit from participating in this tender. The University's focus on safety standards and upgrading equipment to enhance teaching capabilities creates a niche for suppliers aiming to contribute to educational infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

Please note that this is a closed competitive quotation and only selected suppliers are invited to quote. The University needs to equip the machine and fitting workshops to upscale its capacity to accommodate classes of seventeen (17) students or more but stay within the realms of safe practices. This will require the provision of more vertical milling machines, teaching modules / equipment and tooling to carry out the process of teaching the practical skills required. In addition, it should provide a base of skill and understanding for all those students undergoing the programs of study involved. Provision to upgrade/improve any guarding, safety interlocks and state of equipment must also be taken into consideration and this project must be always mindful of it. Required Outcomes: Supply 4 x 1000VS Turret Milling Machines AND guarding of machines and equipment for a machine and fitting workshops. All items provided must be compliant with the provision and use of work equipment regulations (PUWER) and all necessary UK health and safety standards. Selected suppliers will be invited to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9562bf-24a1-438e-a60e-ac4a09b450a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2024 - 26 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,996 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATE MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9562bf-24a1-438e-a60e-ac4a09b450a6
- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c833115-8d16-4d1f-b9b1-1c2560942a08
- 3 Apr 2024 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c833115-8d16-4d1f-b9b1-1c2560942a08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9562bf-24a1-438e-a60e-ac4a09b450a6
  19th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c833115-8d16-4d1f-b9b1-1c2560942a08
  4th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/957af8d8-5bd8-45c3-bc6a-2c0157706a3f

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