Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c51-7076-7390-bd8e-136cb978e955/luv00892-the-supply-of-a-5-axis-vertical-machining-centre-including-delivery-i closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre (Including delivery, installation, commissioning and user training) [University of Leicester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-leicester) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Text to be corrected in the original notice: ### Place of text to be modified: II.1.4 Instead of: The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a five axis vertical machining centre, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of stainless steels/steels, aluminium alloys, brass, copper molybdenum and other materials, using high speeds and feeds. The machine is to support a wide range of research groups and projects to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of engineering based research. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Read: Following a review of the project finances, it has been decided not to proceed with the procurement at this time. It is with regret that the procurement is therefore cancelled with immediate effect. Other additional information: Following a review of the project finances, it has been decided not to proceed with the procurement at this time. It is with regret that the procurement is therefore cancelled with immediate effect. The Space Technology Applications From Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper Molybdenum and other materials, using high speeds and feeds. The machine is to support a wide range of research groups and projects to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of engineering based research. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. 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