Tender

2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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19 Nov 2019 at 11:00

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19 Nov 2019 at 10:57

Tender Notice
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19 Nov 2019 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer, intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Wales. This procurement is classified under the miscellaneous printed matter and special-purpose machinery categories. The tender process is an open procedure, which commenced with the publication of the notice on 19th November 2019. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders by 12 noon on 9th December 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 31st January 2020 and run for a duration of four years, concluding on 30th January 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, particularly those that can provide rapid prototyping solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement directly aims to enhance local capabilities in manufacturing innovation. Companies able to deliver installation, commissioning, and ongoing support for advanced printer systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer

Notice Description

2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. Scope of Requirement The new AMRC Wales facility located in NE Wales and has a requirement to be able to rapidly produce prototypes of designs for examination and has identified that 3D Printing is the best method of achieving this criteria. We are looking to purchase an advanced polymer 3D printer to enhance the capability of our centre and gain knowledge which we can pass onto our customers, partners and local SME's in rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. The contract will cover the consumables of the printer for a 4 year period, however there are no guaranteed volumes of purchase. The machine is required to meet a high demand, provide scope for expansion in the future, and also demonstrate how the technology can replace some traditional equipment. The machine will be used to provide 3D printed components to support research and development projects being carried out at the AMRC Wales facility (AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH). Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 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: 9th December at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30211300 - Computer platforms

30232110 - Laser printers

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2024 4-5 years
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
Charlotte Wilcox
Contact Email
c.a.wilcox@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142 227662

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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