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3D Metal Printer Lease

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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21 Aug 2024 at 15:46

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21 Aug 2024 at 15:41

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Tender

07 Mar 2024 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "3D Metal Printer Lease" contract, initiated by the University of Southampton, has been completed. The tender falls under the industry category of metal-working machine tools (CPV: 42630000) with the primary delivery region being the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this tender has moved from tendering to award, although the contract has not been awarded to any supplier and the procurement has been withdrawn. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the end date of the tender period being 12 April 2024. The lease was intended to start on 1 June 2024 and end on 30 November 2029 but was later adjusted for a single day contract concluding on 21 August 2024. The total contract value was estimated at £500,000 GBP. The publication and status update dates indicate recent updates in August 2024.

This tender represented an opportunity for businesses in the fields of aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare sectors. Specifically, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from engaging with cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology that supports world-leading research and extends the capabilities of traditional manufacturing methods. The leasing opportunity could provide substantial business growth through innovation in manufacturing processes, product customisation, and material waste reduction. Businesses specialising in additive manufacturing or those seeking to expand their technological capabilities would have found this tender particularly appealing. Despite its withdrawal, similar future opportunities could provide significant value for businesses aligned with advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3D Metal Printer Lease

Notice Description

This contract has not been awarded and this procurement has been withdrawn.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90160a5a-1cd9-47ae-ac63-bab1c3517759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f862e0-7b54-4df6-97b8-91155853f368
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024 24 hours
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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