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Provision of CNC VMC Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre

Transport for London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: BSFAribaAdministration@tfl.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
30 Oct 2025, 13:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of a CNC VMC Machining Centre and a CNC Turning Centre, via a competitive flexible process using two (2) lots. The award of contract could be to one supplier for both lots or to two different suppliers to deliver both pieces of equipment. This contract will support the maintenance program of works that support Logistics and Manufacturing (L&M) and TfL depots.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069745-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: CNC VMC Machining Centre

Lot Description: One (1) CNC VMC Machining Centre

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-02-08T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Lot Title: CNC Turning Centre

Lot Description: One (1) CNC Turning Centre

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 250,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 300,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-02-09T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-02-08T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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