Tender

506 Multi-Material Printer

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 May 2020 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Aston University for the procurement of a Multi-Material Printer, aimed at producing high-fidelity 3D printed products and prototypes. This tender falls under the industrial machinery category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 8th June 2020, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th July 2020 and end on 11th July 2021. The total contract value is £230,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in industrial machinery or advanced printing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement authority seeks versatile suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions for 3D printing. Companies with expertise in high-resolution printing processes and material configurations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

506 Multi-Material Printer

Notice Description

Aston wish to procure a Multi-material Printer for the production of multi-material products and components at 14 micron resolution with digitally configurable material properties and colour. Used for high fidelity 3D printed aesthetic and functional product prototypes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39483df9-e5e8-4399-8752-6382b6634b17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3486c2e-c612-48c1-90d9-cb76cdb1ab32
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

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2020 - 11 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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

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