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CEFAS21-152 RFQ for a stereo lithography 3D printer

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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03 Feb 2022 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cefas, part of the Defra Network, seeking to acquire a stereo lithography 3D printer valued at £13,397 to assist with the design and manufacturing of their products. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was fully completed as of 1 February 2022. The requested delivery of the printer is required by the week commencing 21 March 2022 to align with-end of financial year payments. The equipment shall be delivered and installed at Cefas’s facility in Lowestoft, Norfolk, UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing, engineering, or 3D printing technologies. Firms that can deliver high-quality desktop 3D printers with specified features within a tight timeframe would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the open nature of the tender process, which seeks a range of suppliers to meet Cefas's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-152 RFQ for a stereo lithography 3D printer

Notice Description

Cefas' Electronics Team require a desktop 3D printer using stereo lithography technology with the following performance characteristics: - X and Y resolution at least 30 microns - Build volume minimum of 30cm x 20cm x 30cm (W x D x H) - Featuring use of various engineering resins - UK mains voltage supply - Ethernet and USB communications protocols - Associated wash system - Associated curing/hardening facility This device will be used to manufacture prototype pre-production parts and individual one-off jigs and components to assist with design and manufacturing of our products. Delivery and Installation Requirements: Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Pakefield Road Lowestoft NR33 0HT. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03ad425-6527-49b8-b892-33e8c086fe87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,397 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,397 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDITIVE-X

Further Information

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