---
title: "Provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042107"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2023-12-01"
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# Provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042107

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is currently planning a procurement process for the provision of an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System. This tender falls under the goods category, with an indicative value of £450,000 GBP. Interested parties are invited to participate by completing and returning a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The deadline for questionnaire submissions is 11th January 2024 at 12.00 noon.

This opportunity created by the University of Southampton for the Ultraprecision CNC Machining System is open for business growth. Businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry will find this tender suitable. The University is specifically looking to extend its capability in ultraprecision machining of photonics and is keen to explore marketplace options to meet its requirements.

## Notice

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to meet its need for an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System. The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is looking to extend its capability in ultraprecision machining of photonics. Specifically, the ability to process larger wafers, integrate inline metrology systems and increase processing speed. The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. Further details, including the University's high-level requirements, can be found at Section II.2.4.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to meet its need for an Ultraprecision CNC Machining System. The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is looking to extend its capability in ultraprecision machining of photonics. Specifically, the ability to process larger wafers, integrate inline metrology systems and increase processing speed. An indicative value of this project is in the region of PS450,000.00 exc VAT. The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. The deadline for the receipt of completed Soft Market Testing Questionnaires is 11th January 2024 at 12.00 noon. Responses received as part of this soft market testing exercise shall be used to help shape the University's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process. Please Note: The University is conducting this soft market testing exercise to allow interested parties, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035500-2023 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 13:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035500-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton

## Provenance

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