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Agreement for an apparatus for the laser structuring or otherwise printing of electrically conducting paths for the purpose of creating electronic circuits upon complex 3D printed plastics and other materials

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Award

23 Dec 2016 at 13:50

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2016 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Agreement for an apparatus for the laser structuring or otherwise printing of electrically conducting paths for the purpose of creating electronic circuits upon complex 3D printed plastics and other materials." This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 22 December 2016. The contract is scheduled to start on 9 January 2017 and will last until 31 December 2017. The estimated value of the contract is £149,190.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of high-tech machinery, specifically apparatus capable of laser structuring or printing electronic circuitry on various materials. Companies that manufacture or distribute equipment for 3D printing, electronics, or related fields, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete. The ability to handle multiple materials and integrate advanced software capabilities will be key competitive advantages in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agreement for an apparatus for the laser structuring or otherwise printing of electrically conducting paths for the purpose of creating electronic circuits upon complex 3D printed plastics and other materials

Notice Description

Liverpool John Moores University on behalf of Sensor City Liverpool Limited is seeking a supplier who can provide an apparatus for the laser structuring or otherwise printing of electronic circuits upon complex 3D printed plastics and other materials The apparatus must be capable of the following: * Multiple material handling capability ( 3D printed plastic, glass, ceramic, metal as a minimum requirement) * Capable of handling material of up to maximum size 300mm x 300mm x 130mm * Capable of constructing electrically conducting paths on the 3D material for the purpose of creating electronic circuits within a volume of 100mm x 100mm x 40mm * Constructing the electrically conducting paths to an accuracy of +/- 25 micron (1 mil) * Include an integrated or benchtop separate accessory capable of metallised coating of paths formed on the 3D material if not already directly printed onto the object * Must provide any Exhaust/Extract/ Filter apparatus required * Must provide software and PC to input AND EDIT design files in the following formats as a minimum requirement: Gerber Standard (RS-274-D), Extended Gerber (RS-274-X), Excellon NC Drill (Version 1 and 2), DPF, Auto-CAD DXF * 230V ac single phase operation * The equipment must be New not reconditioned or second user Additional information: To access further information, please register on Liverpool John Moores In-Tend Procurement Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b35b5d1d-faee-499f-a92b-c69b41684e5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cc41d7-eff2-4790-bfe8-f1ee5a9210af
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 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
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lowri Willis
Contact Email
l.a.willis@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 2AJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRACKS LASER & ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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