Award

Leasing of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 16:11

Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton sought to lease a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer intended for extensive use in various industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare. This procurement, classified under metal-working machine tools (CPV code 42630000), was to support cutting-edge research and enhance current 2D and 3D printing capabilities. The procurement process was managed through an open procedure above the threshold, and tender submissions closed on 8th November 2024. The intended contract period was set from 12th December 2024 to 14th June 2028, with the initial 3-year lease term followed by an optional 2-year extension. The procurement's estimated value was £500,000 GBP, and the project was based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presented significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in advanced manufacturing and additive processes to expand their business. The integration of a state-of-the-art 3D metal printer would enable businesses to engage in pioneering projects, contribute to innovations in material science, and tap into sectors that benefit from bespoke manufacturing solutions. Companies with expertise in metal printing and related services such as equipment maintenance and support would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Despite the contract's ultimate withdrawal, it exemplified the types of advancements and business growth facilitated by public procurement in the research and engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

Leasing of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer

Notice Description

This contract has not been awarded and this procurement has been withdrawn.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22944bc8-2ef8-4d79-8149-d8f720abc18a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ce4fd4-35a0-4417-ac65-0360e7c74b9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

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
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Morgan Hughes
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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