CNC Machine & Turning Centres

### 🛠️ Tender Overview: CNC Machine & Turning Centres TAFE NSW is inviting expressions of interest for the procurement of **advanced fabrication milling and turning machines** to support educational delivery at its Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoEs). This opportunity is critical for upgrading technical training infrastructure at key locations, including **Tighes Hill, Wetherill Park, and Wollongong**. ### 📋 Scope of Requirements The project requires the supply of the following equipment: * **3 x CNC Milling Machine Centre (5 Axis)** * **3 x CNC Milling Machining Centre (3 + 1 Axis)** * **6 x CNC Turning Centre (Y Axis & C Axis Function with Live Tooling)** TAFE NSW is utilizing a **two-stage procurement process**. Interested suppliers must first complete a registration form (Stage 1) to be invited to the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) via the TAFE NSW Ariba platform (Stage 2). ### 🎯 Key Qualifications & Compliance Bidders must adhere to: * **Social Procurement:** Compliance with SME policies and mandatory quarterly reporting requirements. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on Price, Sustainability, Social Outcomes, Capability, Compliance, and Experience. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Publish Date:** 25-Mar-2026 * **Submission Deadline:** 10-Apr-2026, 3:00 PM * **Decision Date:** 24-Jul-2026 This is a significant opportunity for manufacturing equipment suppliers to partner with a major educational institution. Interested parties should ensure they review the registration documentation thoroughly to qualify for the RFP stage.