Tender

Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter's Physics & Astronomy department is initiating an open tender process for the acquisition of a Two-Photon Polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer. This advanced lithography system is required to create multi-scale 3D features in various photoresist materials. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically excluding glasses (CPV code: 38000000). The tender is active and significant deadlines include the closing date for submissions on 30th January 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 24th February 2025 and conclude by 23rd February 2026. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in 3D printing technology and photonic systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Participating in this procurement can lead to a high-value contract worth approximately £219,825.83 GBP, fostering long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution and enhancing the contractor's portfolio and visibility within the academic and scientific community.

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Notice Title

Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

Notice Description

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20155d93-6c4c-48c4-871d-93026a9f6d40
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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