--- title: "Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2023-06-16" --- # Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a87606e0-f31e-4711-a1a4-287fb7530f82.json) ## Summary The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire, is looking to engage with the market for the procurement of an Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, involves a machine with specific size and technical specifications. The engagement end date for this market opportunity is set for July 28, 2023. The contracting process falls under the industry category of metal-working machine tools, with the delivery address located in RG74PR, England. This tender from AWE PLC offers opportunities for businesses interested in supplying the required ultra-precision machining centre. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities relevant to CNC machining on multiple axes and meeting stringent technical requirements would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The specialised nature of the machine and the focus on precision and capability make it ideal for businesses with expertise in advanced engineering and machining technologies. ## Notice **This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition** The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence employing around 6,000 people headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. Remarkable science, technology, engineering, and maths integrate across the lifecycle of the warhead: from initial concept and design to final decommissioning and disposal. Experts in their fields work together in unique and advanced experimental facilities, to perform cutting edge experiments. AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an ultra-precision 5 axis turn-mill machining centre. The size of the machine is also vital to the procurement. The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh), therefore the machine suitably sized to fit. The following items describe the machine specifications that this procurement must meet: * Dimensions of no more than approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh) * The CNC 5 axis machining centre must be capable of milling on 3, 4 and 5 axes. * Spindle run-out shall not exceed 1mm. * Turning Roughness of ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b120a8-08d6-4370-b3d7-85f14260a1aa | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools ## Release History - 16 Jun 2023 at 10:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b120a8-08d6-4370-b3d7-85f14260a1aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b120a8-08d6-4370-b3d7-85f14260a1aa 16th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.awe.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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