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title: "CNC saw"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795022"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# CNC saw

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795022

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has procured a high-speed liquid-cooled CNC spinning disc saw for their advanced material research, specifically targeting precision cuts with minimal edge abrasion. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, this procurement falls under the education industry category. Initiated via an open procedure, the contracting process has reached the award stage as of March 2026, with Sharp and Tappin Technology Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, signed in June 2025, details the delivery, installation, commissioning, and a one-year warranty extending potentially to six years inclusive of spares and services. The completion of precision cutting tasks in an academic setting underscores the project's importance for research initiatives in advanced carbon fibre and other materials.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in CNC machinery and precision cutting solutions. Companies with proven expertise in supplying advanced industrial saws and related technology will find this contract appealing, as the University of Edinburgh demands high specifications including a 4500rpm rotation speed and a robust cooling system. Additionally, the long-term nature of the services and spares agreement, which could span five years, adds potential for further business growth. Small and medium enterprises capable of providing a reliable supply chain for consumables and long-term maintenance services will be particularly well-positioned to benefit from securing or competing for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a high-speed liquid cooled CNC controlled spinning disc saw machine to undertake precision cuts of various materials, advanced carbon fibre in particular. The objective is to carry out precision cuts with minimum edge abrasion/fraying. The users have ruled out laser, water-jet and milling as appropriate options for the requirement based on tests because these options cause too much edge abrasion for the required research purposes; as such this requirement is specifically for a spinning-disc saw. The award will be for the machine; installation and commissioning and initial pre-user testing; and manufacturers labour and parts warranty for 1 year. It is anticipated that services and spares with awarded supplier may be extended to a period of 5 years (6-year total agreement length). The Bidder and their machine should fulfil the following minimum specification; Machine -Saw must be capable of a potential rotation speed of 4500rpm -Spindle power of at least 2kW -Panel size up to 600mm to 600mm with a cut depth of 20mm -Should have a cooling system to keep workpiece at a safe temperature and avoid searing/burning. Fluid cooling/misting using water or coolant is assumed but others will be considered. Cooling and drainage systems should have appropriate filters and waste capture to protect pump components and ensure reliability -Capable of taking a range of blades, 200-300mm -Can run off standard UK power e.g. 240 V, 415 V industrial -User-friendly programming interface with comprehensive documentation -Should have a range of features to protect operators and humans sharing the work environment of the machine; machine should comply with UK Health and Safety standards and industry best practice for Health and Safety -Noise to not exceed reasonable amounts for an industrial environment -Interlocks are essential Support and spares -1 year manufacturer warranty to be provided -Supplier should also be able to provide consumables (including blades) -Spares and repairs must be available for at least 5 years after the point of purchase Delivery Quote to be on DDP basis as per 2020 Incoterms, with delivery into the lab environment; University of Edinburgh facilities team will support with access guidance and chaperoning. Site access; Must be able to fit through double doors of maximum width 1800mm

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a high-speed liquid cooled CNC controlled spinning disc saw machine to undertake precision cuts of various materials, advanced carbon fibre in particular. The objective is to carry out precision cuts with minimum edge abrasion/fraying. The users have ruled out laser, water-jet and milling as appropriate options for the requirement based on tests because these options cause too much edge abrasion for the required research purposes; as such this requirement is specifically for a spinning-disc saw. The award will be for the machine; installation and commissioning and initial pre-user testing; and manufacturers labour and parts warranty for 1 year. It is anticipated that services and spares with awarded supplier may be extended to a period of 5 years (6-year total agreement length). The Bidder and their machine should fulfil the following minimum specification; Machine -Saw must be capable of a potential rotation speed of 4500rpm -Spindle power of at least 2kW -Panel size up to 600mm to 600mm with a cut depth of 20mm -Should have a cooling system to keep workpiece at a safe temperature and avoid searing/burning. Fluid cooling/misting using water or coolant is assumed but others will be considered. Cooling and drainage systems should have appropriate filters and waste capture to protect pump components and ensure reliability -Capable of taking a range of blades, 200-300mm -Can run off standard UK power e.g. 240 V, 415 V industrial -User-friendly programming interface with comprehensive documentation -Should have a range of features to protect operators and humans sharing the work environment of the machine; machine should comply with UK Health and Safety standards and industry best practice for Health and Safety -Noise to not exceed reasonable amounts for an industrial environment -Interlocks are essential Support and spares -1 year manufacturer warranty to be provided -Supplier should also be able to provide consumables (including blades) -Spares and repairs must be available for at least 5 years after the point of purchase Delivery Quote to be on DDP basis as per 2020 Incoterms, with delivery into the lab environment; University of Edinburgh facilities team will support with access guidance and chaperoning. Site access; Must be able to fit through double doors of maximum width 1800mm

Options: University may extend contract for servicing, maintenance and repairs University may make additional purchases from the original supplier for the purpose of extending, upgrading, repairing the device or for related parts and consumables

Renewal: University may extend contract for servicing, maintenance and repairs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552944 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,845 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARP AND TAPPIN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552944
- 24 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528924

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528924
  CNC saw - University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a high-speed liquid cooled CNC controlled spinning disc saw machine to undertake precision cuts of various materials, advanced carbon fibre in particular. The objective is to carry out precision cuts with minimum edge abrasion/fraying. The users have ruled out laser, water-jet and milling as appropriate options for the requirement based on tests because these options cause too much edge abrasion for the required research purposes; as such this requirement is specifically for a spinning-disc saw. The award will be for the machine; installation and commissioning and initial pre-user testing; and manufacturers labour and parts warranty for 1 year. It is anticipated that services and spares with awarded supplier may be extended to a period of 5 years (6-year total agreement length). The Bidder and their machine should fulfil the following minimum specification; Machine -Saw must be capable of a potential rotation speed of 4500rpm -Spindle power of at least 2kW -Panel size up to 600mm to 600mm with a cut depth of 20mm -Should have a cooling system to keep workpiece at a safe temperature and avoid searing/burning. Fluid cooling/misting using water or coolant is assumed but others will be considered. Cooling and drainage systems should have appropriate filters and waste capture to protect pump components and ensure reliability -Capable of taking a range of blades, 200-300mm -Can run off standard UK power e.g. 240 V, 415 V industrial -User-friendly programming interface with comprehensive documentation -Should have a range of features to protect operators and humans sharing the work environment of the machine; machine should comply with UK Health and Safety standards and industry best practice for Health and Safety -Noise to not exceed reasonable amounts for an industrial environment -Interlocks are essential Support and spares -1 year manufacturer warranty to be provided -Supplier should also be able to provide consumables (including blades) -Spares and repairs must be available for at least 5 years after the point of purchase Delivery Quote to be on DDP basis as per 2020 Incoterms, with delivery into the lab environment; University of Edinburgh facilities team will support with access guidance and chaperoning. Site access; Must be able to fit through double doors of maximum width 1800mm
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552944
  CNC saw - University of Edinburgh has a requirement for a high-speed liquid cooled CNC controlled spinning disc saw machine to undertake precision cuts of various materials, advanced carbon fibre in particular. The objective is to carry out precision cuts with minimum edge abrasion/fraying. The users have ruled out laser, water-jet and milling as appropriate options for the requirement based on tests because these options cause too much edge abrasion for the required research purposes; as such this requirement is specifically for a spinning-disc saw. The award will be for the machine; installation and commissioning and initial pre-user testing; and manufacturers labour and parts warranty for 1 year. It is anticipated that services and spares with awarded supplier may be extended to a period of 5 years (6-year total agreement length). The Bidder and their machine should fulfil the following minimum specification; Machine -Saw must be capable of a potential rotation speed of 4500rpm -Spindle power of at least 2kW -Panel size up to 600mm to 600mm with a cut depth of 20mm -Should have a cooling system to keep workpiece at a safe temperature and avoid searing/burning. Fluid cooling/misting using water or coolant is assumed but others will be considered. Cooling and drainage systems should have appropriate filters and waste capture to protect pump components and ensure reliability -Capable of taking a range of blades, 200-300mm -Can run off standard UK power e.g. 240 V, 415 V industrial -User-friendly programming interface with comprehensive documentation -Should have a range of features to protect operators and humans sharing the work environment of the machine; machine should comply with UK Health and Safety standards and industry best practice for Health and Safety -Noise to not exceed reasonable amounts for an industrial environment -Interlocks are essential Support and spares -1 year manufacturer warranty to be provided -Supplier should also be able to provide consumables (including blades) -Spares and repairs must be available for at least 5 years after the point of purchase Delivery Quote to be on DDP basis as per 2020 Incoterms, with delivery into the lab environment; University of Edinburgh facilities team will support with access guidance and chaperoning. Site access; Must be able to fit through double doors of maximum width 1800mm

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795022
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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