Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c68-b112-73b9-8dcc-0e4cba476d7c/supply-installation-and-commissioning-of-a-5-axis-machine-centre awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply Installation and Commissioning of a 5-Axis Machine Centre [Defence Science and Technology Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory) Often single bidder Estimated value £267,757 Published 23 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 As originally advertised in the OJEU under Reference 2020/S 232-573857 dated 27 November 2020, the Authority has Contracted for a requirement for the supply, installation and commissioning of machine tools/workshop equipment. This requirement was split into two separate lots; comprising: - Lot 1 An electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine; and - Lot 2 A 5-axis machining centre. This procurement has been undertaken under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 under the open procedure. Suppliers wishing to tender for this requirement (whether Lot 1, Lot 2 or both lots) were able to access the procurement documents which were available for unrestricted and direct access, free of charge, and tenders were submitted electronically via [in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dstl/aspx/home) Full details of the authority's requirements, including the associated statements of requirement, and tender assessment criteria were provided in the documentation available from the above website. This notice is to publish the redacted contract. ## CPV classification Machine tools Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/21a06854-ad46-4e9b-a19f-901dbb6acfa6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defence Science and Technology Laboratory: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)