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UK7

Supply and Delivery of a Wire Cut CNC Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM)

  • First published: 20 October 2026
  • Last modified: 20 October 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-078b94
Published by:
Wrexham University
Authority ID:
AA0288
Publication date:
20 October 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK7
Has documents:
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Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
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Abstract

Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a high-precision Wire Cut CNC Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) for the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre, Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering, Wrexham University, as part of the Society 5.0 Manufacturing and Business Capability Project funded through the North Wales Growth Deal (Ambition North Wales).

The contract covers the supply of a CNC wire cut electrical discharge machine with automated wire threading, CNC control system, closed-loop dielectric system, accessories and safety features; delivery and installation at Wrexham University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW; commissioning and validation of performance to the specification; technical documentation in hard copy and digital formats; on-site training for up to three staff; and a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labour and technical support.

The contract was awarded directly to a single supplier following a single-supplier Quick Quote issued through Sell2Wales (reference 155993), under a Single Tender Action justification. University reference: IW/271125.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

IW/271125

Procurement description

Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a high-precision Wire Cut CNC Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) for the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre, Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering, Wrexham University, as part of the Society 5.0 Manufacturing and Business Capability Project funded through the North Wales Growth Deal (Ambition North Wales).

The contract covers the supply of a CNC wire cut electrical discharge machine with automated wire threading, CNC control system, closed-loop dielectric system, accessories and safety features; delivery and installation at Wrexham University, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW; commissioning and validation of performance to the specification; technical documentation in hard copy and digital formats; on-site training for up to three staff; and a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labour and technical support.

The contract was awarded directly to a single supplier following a single-supplier Quick Quote issued through Sell2Wales (reference 155993), under a Single Tender Action justification. University reference: IW/271125.

Contracting authority

Wrexham University

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Plas Coch

Town/City: Wrexham

Postcode: LL11 2AW

Country: United Kingdom

Website: www.wrexham.ac.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVP-6867-JVYH

Contact name: Arwel Staples

Email: procurement@wrexham.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 1978 293188

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

Chester (UK) Limited

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Park, Manor Lane

Town/City: Hawarden, Deeside

Postcode: CH5 3PZ

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 02752012

Email: brian.m@chestermachinetools.com

Telephone: +44 1244 531631

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition

Contract

Supply and Delivery of a Wire Cut CNC Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM)

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

16 March 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

16 March 2026, 00:00AM to 30 November 2027, 23:59PM

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
42630000 Metal-working machine tools Machine tools

Delivery locations

ID Description
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham

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Further information

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