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title: "UKRI - 5 Axis CNC Milling Machine"
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# UKRI - 5 Axis CNC Milling Machine

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5784612-436a-455a-b853-a60392ee18cf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buying organisation, which is seeking to procure a 5 Axis CNC Milling Machine for the UKRI-STFC to be used at the Rutherton Appleton Laboratory. This tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and was published on 9th December 2019, with a submission deadline of 23rd December 2019 at 14:00. The contract period is from 7th January 2020 to 20th March 2020, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, classified as a below-threshold procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and precision machinery. Suppliers who can provide high-quality milling machines or related technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those that can meet the specific requirements outlined by UK SBS. The award of the contract to the successful bidder, Hurco Europe Limited, indicates the potential for future opportunities, provided the necessary quality and service standards are upheld.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 23rd December 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI-STFC have a requirement for the supply of a 5 Axis CNC Milling Machine to be used at Rutherton Appleton laboratory. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All 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 RFP 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://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://deltaesourcing.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: DTNGTTH64H 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/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125f252f-c405-467f-93a0-4fd2dbd6e0aa |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,900 |
| 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

- 17 Jan 2020 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125f252f-c405-467f-93a0-4fd2dbd6e0aa
- 9 Dec 2019 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be99ae55-0809-4a13-90a2-31927cc7d31d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125f252f-c405-467f-93a0-4fd2dbd6e0aa
  17th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be99ae55-0809-4a13-90a2-31927cc7d31d
  9th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eb97e04-c66d-4c69-b6ca-f40be7fa2923
  RE19377 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66b1032a-cd3d-457c-89fa-d765b854692d
  RE19377 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/681560c9-b5d0-4f72-aabc-97ef890dfee9
  RE19377 UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95fe8f22-5b31-4656-846a-0ef6ca66c8d3
  RE19377 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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