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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The required 5‑axis machining centre must be fully compatible with the existing CNC equipment and CAM programming environment used by the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. Maintaining commonality of control systems, tooling, and machine programmes is essential for operational efficiency, technician safety, and the continued use of an established programme library built over more than a decade. The replacement machine is needed to restore capacity lost due to persistent failures in the outgoing unit. Market review indicates that alternative mid‑range machines do not meet the required control‑system compatibility necessary for seamless integration with existing operations. |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
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UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
UKRI‑5756 5-axis CNC mill
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| Award value: | £248,475 |
| Award status: | Pending |
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) intends to make a direct award for the purchase of a 5‑axis machining centre required to support operational and technical activities at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
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| 6 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | — |
| Contract End Date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Contract Duration: | NaN years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0649c2 |
| Notice Reference: | 010814-2026 |