Tender

GB-Bath: 3D Printer

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath is seeking to procure a polymer 3D printer for use in printing 3D scaled-up membrane structures and model membrane scaffolds. This tender falls under the goods category and involves an open procurement method. The tender was published on 15th April 2015, with responses required by 29th April 2015. The printer needs to operate at a resolution below 20 micrometres and accept a range of polymers, allowing users to programme their own models. The estimated contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000 and the delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity could significantly benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying 3D printing technologies and materials. Businesses with expertise in advanced printing solutions and custom software for 3D model programming will find this tender particularly fitting. Competing firms have an opportunity to showcase their innovative products and potentially secure a contract that could lead to further projects and collaborations in the field of advanced manufacturing and educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: 3D Printer

Notice Description

A polymer 3D printer required for printing 3D scaled-up membrane structures and model membrane scaffolds with resolution below 20 mm, and capable of accepting a wide range of polymers as feedstock material with software that enables us to programme our own 3D models for printing. 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, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-3D-Printer/YQ6V35J6TQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YQ6V35J6TQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e2cbb68-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68f787d-54ad-4824-8f06-dbbd2b28f0ae
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30232140 - Plotters

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2015 - 30 Apr 2015 30 days
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 BATH
Contact Name
Greg Derrick
Contact Email
g.derrick@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225386378

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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