Award

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1 plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 16:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of advanced 3D printing equipment, specifically the Markforged Metal X, Wash 1, and Sinter 1, along with necessary accessories. This opportunity falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and has been completed with a contract value of £153,352. The procurement method utilised is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 27 February 2022 and the contract effective from 1 March 2022 to 6 April 2022 at the university's location in Birmingham, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the manufacture and installation of high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and 3D printing solutions could greatly benefit from this project, leveraging their capabilities to meet the specific needs of the University of Birmingham and potentially securing further contracts in the educational sector or related industries.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1 plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of 3D Printers (Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1) plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e3dac00-e67c-4de7-a1ff-6f6669aa3cbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34221a-b4ef-47a9-abc4-7737f91a9f8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,352 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,352 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 6 Apr 2022 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK3D

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8e3dac00-e67c-4de7-a1ff-6f6669aa3cbd-2022-03-01T16:00:39Z",
    "date": "2022-03-01T16:00:39Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8e3dac00-e67c-4de7-a1ff-6f6669aa3cbd",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SC10005/22",
        "title": "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1 plus accessories to the University of Birmingham",
        "description": "Contract for the Supply and Installation of 3D Printers (Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1) plus accessories to the University of Birmingham",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38000000",
            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B15 2TT"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 153352,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-02-27T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-04-06T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
            "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "University of Birmingham",
                "locality": "BIRMINGHAM",
                "postalCode": "B152TT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Susanna Ting",
                "email": "s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-11124772",
            "name": "Mark3D UK Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mark3D UK Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "11124772"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Innovation Centre 1 Devon Way Longbridge Birmingham B31 2TS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/HHz44pYB",
        "name": "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8e3dac00-e67c-4de7-a1ff-6f6669aa3cbd-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2022-02-27T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2022-03-01T16:00:39Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 153352,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-11124772",
                    "name": "Mark3D UK Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2022-04-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34221a-b4ef-47a9-abc4-7737f91a9f8a",
                    "datePublished": "2022-03-01T16:00:39Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}