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title: "3 Axis CNC vertical milling machine - AWARD"
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# 3 Axis CNC vertical milling machine - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6b13830-96dd-4cf5-99f0-79fdabc8401a

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has awarded a contract for a 3 Axis CNC vertical milling machine to Mills CNC Ltd. The procurement process was an open procedure with the tender period ending on 3rd November 2023. The contract is valued between £90,000 to £112,000 (excluding VAT) and includes an initial provision of equipment, training, and a 12-month warranty period followed by three years of technical support and maintenance services. The contract period runs from 10th January 2024 to 10th February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies industry, particularly those involved in parts for electrical motors and generators, electric motors, generators, transformers, and parts of electric motors, generators, and transformers. Companies with expertise in manufacturing complex components for high-performance e-motors in the automotive and aerospace sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract with The University of Nottingham.

## Notice

Introduction - This is a formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which, the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract. Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN. Synopsis & Brief - The Power Electronics, Control and Machines Group at the University of Nottingham UK, hereafter referred to as 'PEMC', is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for transport electrification, developing and delivering hairpin-stators for high performance e-motors to OEMs and Tier1s in the automotive/aerospace industries. The research group are looking to purchase one 3 axis CNC vertical milling machine, the machine will be used to produce complex components which make up parts of our electrical motor/generator assemblies. The production of potentially complex parts with innovative designs and tolerance constraints in delivery of critical research projects the PEMC group continues to grow, develop, and secure additional funding and development whilst maintaining a world class reputation in the area. Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN Estimated Value - The estimated value is between PS90,000- PS112,000 (without VAT) Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period with additional three years for technical support and maintenance services on an ongoing basis. The University of Nottingham ("the University") is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138b06a3-c6dd-4543-a213-b4a2d6575a78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2024 - 10 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,584 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS CNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators
- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138b06a3-c6dd-4543-a213-b4a2d6575a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138b06a3-c6dd-4543-a213-b4a2d6575a78
  31st January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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