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title: "HURCO machining centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066115"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# HURCO machining centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066115

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter involves acquiring a HURCO machining centre, specifically a fully enclosed 4-axis and a 3-axis centre. The process has been completed under a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold and without competition. This contract, valued at GBP 148,200, was awarded to Hurco Europe, and covers goods in the civil engineering machinery category. The signing took place on 20 May 2025, with the contract active from 21 May 2025 to 20 May 2030. The procurement took place in Exeter, United Kingdom, with the award tagged "active" on 3 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying civil engineering machinery, particularly those proficient in machining centre technology. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in machining operations could leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio in the engineering sector. Companies with robust capabilities in automated and precision equipment supply are suitably positioned to benefit from partnerships or follow-up contracts arising from the university's commitment to enhancing their machining capabilities with the latest technology.

## Notice

1 fully enclosed 4 axis HURCO machining centre. (HURCO VM One with 4th axis, industry standard). 1 fully enclosed 3 axis HURCO machining centre. (HURCO VM One with 3th axis, industry standard).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HURCO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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