---
title: "UKRI-2342 CNC Machining Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035b43"
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# UKRI-2342 CNC Machining Centre

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035b43

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a 5 axis simultaneous, conversational CNC milling machine. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Hurco Europe Ltd is the awarded supplier for this contract, valued at £215,000, and the contract was signed on 10th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the milling machines industry, specifically those specialising in CNC machining technology. Companies capable of providing 5 axis simultaneous CNC milling machines compatible with existing machinery requirements at STFC could benefit from competing in future similar procurement processes. The contract was awarded without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Notice

STFC require the purchase of a 5 axis simultaneous, conversational CNC milling machine. This is to increase the simultaneous 5 axis CNC machine tool capacity within the ISIS mechanical workshop to enable us to meet the demand of the current and forthcoming projects. This upgrade is to ensure that the CNC machine tools to run smoothly and efficiently with as little disruption as possible.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for a Large area, high accuracy, 5 axis simultaneous, conversational CNC milling machine which is compatible with existing machinery within the ISIS department at STFC. This upgrade is to ensure that the CNC machine tools to run smoothly and efficiently with as little disruption as possible.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication due in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulation 32.(2) (b)The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases: (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The supplier selected for this contract has been identified that they are the only one who can meet exact technical specification requirements. In addition STFC have existing machinery in place in which will only work with this suppliers existing and current software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022251-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £215,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HURCO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022251-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=713053858
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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