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title: "Shelforce Machinery Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0492dd"
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# Shelforce Machinery Equipment

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492dd

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of "Shelforce Machinery Equipment" under the industry category of machines for the production of plastic windows and frames (CPV 42994100). This procurement is classified under the "goods" category and is valued at £479,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including a submission deadline on 13 September 2024. The procurement is divided into three lots: a 3 Axis CNC Machining Centre, a PVCu Profile Machining Centre, and a Five Head Welding Machine. The contract will last for 4 years and each lot will be awarded to a single supplier. The online bid opening ceremony is scheduled for the same day as the submission deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of industrial machinery, particularly those with expertise in CNC machining centres, PVCu profile machining, and welding machines. Suppliers with the ability to deliver high-quality machinery that meets specialised production requirements will find this tender highly beneficial for business growth. Companies with a strong track record in delivering complex machinery solutions for the manufacturing of plastic windows and frames would be well-suited to compete. Given the size of the contract and the segmented lots, both larger enterprises and niche players with relevant capabilities can participate, creating diverse opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of the following machinery:* 3 Axis CNC Machining Centre* PVCu Profile Machining Centre* Five Head Welding MachineThe Contract will last for 4 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract).The contract will be awarded on the following basis: * The contract will be divided into 3 lots* One supplier will be awarded for each lot

### Lot Information

3 Axis CNC Machining Centre

o Capable of drilling and milling operations on aluminum and composite fire frame productso The machine will have a tool magazine with a minimum of 6 locations.o The machine will have an Enclosed cabin.o Extraction of fine dust on composite materials

PVCu Profile Machining Centre

The machine centre will be capable of routing and cutting PVCu profiles up to 6 meters.The machine shall be capable of the following:Cutting Square, Mitre, V Notch, Y Notch, and ArrowheadRouting, Drainage, Spotting for friction stays, Keeps, Door hinges and Low Threshold. Trickle vents.Door locks, Letterplates, Locking security rails.

Five Head Welding Machine

Touch screen control with memory positioning.Welds corners/transoms and cruciform on all headsAutomatic corner and transom support fence positioningRetractable corner fence with quick release blocksSelf-centering transom alignment on all heads

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026785-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £479,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42637100 - Machine tools for drilling metal
- 42662000 - Welding equipment
- 42662100 - Electric welding equipment
- 42994100 - Machines for the production of plastic windows and frames
- 43130000 - Drilling equipment
- 43132100 - Drilling machinery
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items
- 44521110 - Door locks
- 44521120 - Electronic security lock
- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026785-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finditinbirmingham.com
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- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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