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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of a 5 Axes Stone Cutter

[Commonwealth War Graves Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/commonwealth-war-graves-commission)

Open field

Estimated value

£200,000

Published

15 Jun 2018

Deadline

Closed

17 Jul 2018

## Who can bid

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- Open procedure

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## About this tender

The Commission is looking to replace its existing 2 Axes cutting machine with a new CNC 5 axes bench saw.

The new machine will be located in a purpose built facility at the Commission's Offices in Beaurains, France which is due to be completed in September 2018.

The new machine should be capable of meeting the following minimum requirements;

- CNC 5 Axes cutting
- Ability to cut various types of stone including, but not limited to; Euville, Massangie JC, Massangie B, Savonniere, Chauvigny, Romaine de Lens, Portland, Botticino
- Minimal manual intervention
- Maximising cutting length across all 5 Axes
- Can work on multiple pieces automatically
- Capable of handling weights up to 3000kg
- Cutting depth up to 45cm
- Compatible with main CAD / Cutting programmes
- Integral water / dust control
- Economic Running costs
- Minimum downtime
- All software and equipment supplied shall meet or exceed European Quality and Safety Standards.

Interested parties should register their interest in the tender via the In-Tend website [in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home)

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## CPV classification

Machine tools for working stone

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f397212e-1042-47a2-8095-7503f99a7e1c)

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