Tender: Supply of CNC Lathe with Touchscreen Control System – Ministry of Defence (Unite Procurement UK Limited)

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Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking a supplier to join the Unite Procurement Platform to supply one CNC lathe with a touchscreen control system, an advanced control features package, a warranty and training package, and standard delivery and installation as specified. The lathe required includes an interactive touchscreen CNC control with enhanced operator assistance, approximately 400 mm swing over bed, approximately 218 mm swing over cross slide, approximately 760 mm distance between centres, approximately 54 mm spindle bore, a 200 mm 3-jaw chuck with D1-6 camlock fitting, and a 7.5 hp spindle motor with variable speeds of approximately 150–2,500 rpm and constant surface speed capability. The advanced control features package must include solid model graphical verification, toolpath simulation, event comments and editable G-code, thread repair functionality, clipboard tools, gang tooling setup options, custom threading cycles, tapping cycles, and search and edit tools. The warranty and training package includes 12 months parts and labour warranty, one day of machine training at a designated training centre, an option for classroom training sessions (which may be combined with other companies), and two years of telephone support. Standard delivery and installation requires craned vehicle delivery with offloading and positioning included, with the customer site providing clear, level and appropriate access (drivers can negotiate minor steps or slopes but more complex access may need additional provisions). Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited, providing details of product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services; further onboarding information will be provided on expression of interest and suppliers can email [email protected] with the subject 'TSS 611'. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier and may onboard multiple suppliers on a rolling basis.