--- title: "Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-03d6fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd.json) ## Summary The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), a body governed by public law, is planning the procurement of an Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre. The machine tools fall under the CPV classification code 42600000 for Machine tools and are intended for use in AWE Aldermaston, located in Reading, UK. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2023. This opportunity offers businesses in the machine tools industry a chance to engage with AWE and potentially supply the required equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing ultra-precision machining centres for milling metal, meeting tight space constraints and high accuracy requirements, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The specifications provided by AWE outline the necessary dimensions and capabilities expected from the suppliers, presenting a clear opportunity for interested businesses to showcase their solutions. ## Notice ** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition ** 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 procurement must meet the following key specifications: * Accuracy, as described in 2.2, of the diamond turning capability. * Space constraints - The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh). ### Lot Information Lot 1 **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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017170-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal ## Release History - 16 Jun 2023 at 10:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017170-2023 ## 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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