Tender

GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

10 Jun 2021 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is seeking tenders for the provision of a 3D print farm, incorporating SLS and SLA printing technologies, as part of the STEAMhouse initiative. The tender titled "GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment" is categorised under printing and graphics equipment and has a total contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The tender is currently open, requiring submissions by 24 June 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 16 July 2021 and conclude on 31 October 2021. Interested parties are invited to respond through the open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in 3D printing technologies or equipment. Companies focusing on research and development in 3D printing and materials may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, especially if they are interested in establishing long-term partnerships within the academic sector. Businesses willing to innovate and explore applications of 3D printing in various contexts are encouraged to consider this opportunity for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (BCU) invites you to quote for the provision of the following: A 3D printer farm provision including SLS and SLA printing technologies. With a supplier commitment to research and development including a partnership no less than 3 years exploring 3D printing technology and materials research within academic, small business and prototyping. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Birmingham:-ID006---STEAMhouse-3D-Print-Farm-Equipment/282FV88TH3 or https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/282FV88TH3 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fa9ac4e-7e39-42dc-ba8a-8bb139ef3c43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c51c151-f942-4b84-96e6-5c636524d521
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMIGNHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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