Tender

1482/307/EML/CTI/16 3D Sand Printing Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a 3D Sand Printing Machine, aimed at enhancing their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Castings Technology International, located in Catcliffe, Rotherham. This tender falls under the 'goods' category and is implemented through an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is the 19th of September 2016 at 12 noon UK time, with the anticipated contract period commencing on the 3rd of October 2016 and concluding on the 31st of March 2017. The estimated contract value is between £900,000 and £1,300,000, reflecting the significance of this procurement for the university's advanced manufacturing capabilities.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in printing technology and advanced manufacturing equipment. Companies with expertise in 3D printing, particularly those capable of producing machinery that can handle materials like silica sand and ceramic equivalents, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement format encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate, fostering innovation and competitiveness in the field while allowing the winning bidder to contribute to cutting-edge research and development within the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1482/307/EML/CTI/16 3D Sand Printing Machine

Notice Description

1482/307/EML/CTI/16 3D Sand Printing Machine The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a 3D Sand Printing Machine for use within the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Castings Group at Castings Technology International, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Catcliffe, Rotherham. Scope of Requirement: The requirement is for a 3D sand printing machine which has the capability of printing moulds up to 1800 x 1000 x 600mm in size. It is envisaged that the machine will have a process station to allow for part building in silica sand, cerabead sand or equivalents, reclaimed sand and or a mix of the three. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 19th of September 2016 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Documents available to download from the University's e-tendering portal https:///in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Delivery Notes Delivery to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Castings Group. Catcliffe. Rotherham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ab1e48f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d38bd364-a2b4-4e0c-b5ef-d7e5ffdada03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

43720000 - Casting machines

43721000 - Parts of casting machines

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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