Notice Information
Notice Title
Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Open Source Electron Beam Selective Melting 3D Printer for the University of Birmingham
Notice Description
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an open source electron beam selective melting (EBSM) 3D printing machine. The machine will be a part of an investment by the University of Birmingham to facilitate/support the development of components for the UK's nuclear, space, and defence sectors. In this context, the machine will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with the end-users and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of these sectors. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of the UK's economy. The machine should be capable of 3D printing refractory and structural metals and alloys using focused electron beam. The machine should allow full control on the process parameters (power/heat input, electron beam parameters, scanning strategies, materials dosing, etc...). There should be very limited restrictions on the types of materials (in powder form) that can be utilised using this platform. The system should be fully equipped with a process control interface, while being open source with respect to the process parameters. The build chamber should permit the usage of limited quantities of powders, allowing quick optimisation runs to performed and ease of cleaning following the completion of builds. The University requests quotations for a rent-to-purchase plan with ownership transferring at the end of the rental term upon payment of a nominal fee, alongside a quotation for purchasing outright. This project may be funded by the University of Birmingham or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. - Other government organisations - UK industry All information and tender documents available via our tendering portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Additional information: All information and tender documents available via our tendering portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6ce098-ba76-45c0-8f46-e773d963e3fe
- 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 (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
42 - Industrial machinery
-
- CPV Codes
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
- 28 Sep 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 27 Oct 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2023 - 31 May 2024 6-12 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
- THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B15 2TT
- 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
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Edgbaston
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6ce098-ba76-45c0-8f46-e773d963e3fe
28th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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