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title: "250220 Contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
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# 250220 Contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593cb

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has engaged in an open procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining centre. This equipment is intended for the machining and profiling of metal bars and extrusions, aiming to facilitate 5-axis machining of complex aerospace parts with fewer setups. The contract, valued at £2,009,850 GBP, began on 26th November 2025 and will be active until 25th November 2030, with renewal options extending up to the equipment's end of useful life. The process follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and the open procedure method, ensuring transparency in the acquisition of industrial machinery under the goods category, with delivery targeted within the UKN region of the United Kingdom. The most recent contracting phase is in the award stage, indicating an active status and completion of negotiations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities particularly for suppliers skilled in aerospace machining and industrial equipment servicing. Companies adept in advanced engineering, machinery installation, and maintenance can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities in delivering complex industrial solutions. SMEs like GEO. KINGSBURY MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED have already seen success, indicating suitability for similar enterprises that specialise in precision machining and technical support services. The contract supports growth through extended opportunities for maintenance and complimentary goods provision, ensuring ongoing engagement and potential future expansion within this sector.

## Notice

Queen's University Belfast require a contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions to allow 5 axis machining of complex aerospace parts in fewer setups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

### Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity with a number of suppliers companies. 
The activity was undertaken in order to: 
1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 
2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 
3- understand potential lead times, and 
4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement
Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078039-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,625,000 |
| Lots value | £1,625,000 |
| Awards value | £2,009,850 |
| Contracts value | £2,009,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEO. KINGSBURY MACHINE TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078039-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073914-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054333-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053789-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078039-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073914-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054333-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053789-2025
  4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers must access the tender documents and submit a response at the above address.

## Notice URLs

- http://kingsburyuk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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