Award

506 Multi-Material Printer

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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22 Oct 2020 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking to procure a Multi-Material Printer valued at £230,000 as part of an open tender process. The printer will be used for producing high-fidelity 3D printed products and components and will be delivered to Birmingham in the West Midlands. The tender period ended on 8th June 2020, and the contract was awarded on 4th August 2020, with a contract duration from 24th August 2020 to 23rd August 2021. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and printing technologies, particularly those with expertise in high-resolution 3D printing. Companies that can demonstrate capability in producing innovative industrial equipment and components would be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities. As the awarding body, Aston University may potentially seek further contracts that build on the capabilities of the printer and its applications in educational and research settings.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bac8fb2-de23-42d6-903e-cc97245f9880
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07cd4ed0-df41-462e-aeb0-612bcb98b867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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