---
title: "Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fb

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, had initiated the planning phase for the procurement of a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe, exemplifying the crucial investment in machine tools within the industrial sector. Although substantial interest was shown during the initial market engagement, the procurement process was ultimately cancelled as of 5 December 2025, impacting plans for item delivery by 31 March 2026. Initially, the planning phase outlined milestones such as potential supplier engagement, with key dates set around early December 2025 for further notice, highlighting the intended procurement period from February to March 2026 before it was withdrawn.

This tender offered several opportunities for business development, particularly suited for companies specialising in CNC technology and precision engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were identified as key contenders due to their potential to meet the high technical standards needed for such sophisticated machinery. The contracted work would have catered to the UK's significant research and operational needs, promising substantial enhancement in supplier relationships and growth through strategic technological contribution. Although the tender was terminated, similar engagements with authorities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority may present future opportunities in advancing UK-based machine tool capabilities.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Supply of a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe. Brief details of the requirement and what we hope to gain from this pre-market engagement are contained in the Market Engagement document which is available by following the link to eu-supply in this notice. This requirement is required to be supplied by 31 March 2026.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100036&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080356-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42621000 - Lathes
- 42621100 - CNC lathe

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 17:02 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080356-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074624-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080356-2025
  5th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074624-2025
  18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100036&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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