---
title: "REF: MIC-27-WCM - CNC Waterjet cutting machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ae41"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TWI LTD"
published: "2021-12-09"
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# REF: MIC-27-WCM - CNC Waterjet cutting machine

Buyer: TWI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae41

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## Summary

TWI Ltd is seeking to procure a CNC waterjet cutting machine as part of its initiative to develop a new Materials Integrity Centre located in Middlesbrough, UK, with the project expected to enhance research capabilities in non-destructive testing technologies. This procurement, identified by the reference MIC-27-WCM, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Aquajet Machining Systems Ltd for a total value of £189,292. Key dates include the tender period which opened on 6th July 2021 and closed on 18th June 2021, following which the contract was signed on 9th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and particularly for SMEs that can provide innovative research and development solutions. Companies with expertise in advanced materials processing and non-destructive testing technologies will find this procurement particularly relevant as TWI aims to enhance local economic development and support SMEs in the Tees Valley region through this initiative. The open procurement method employed allows a wide range of businesses to participate and compete for future contracts of similar nature.

## Notice

TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME's in the Tees Valley.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is investing in a Waterjet cutter to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a bigger range of materials. Waterjet cutting machines use abrasive material in a very high-pressured jet of water to cut material into precise specimens for testing and display. TWI is looking to procure a waterjet cutting machine to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a larger range of materials. TWI will use this for R&D capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030622-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,292 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWI LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Linton |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUAJET MACHINING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030622-2021
- 7 May 2021 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009936-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

## Provenance

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