Planning

Multi-Nozzle 3D Extrusion Bioprinter

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

22 Mar 2023 at 14:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is planning a procurement process for a Multi-Nozzle 3D Extrusion Bioprinter. The university is located in Bristol, England, and the industry category is printers and plotters. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for April 5, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying 3D bioprinters that meet the essential criteria specified. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to bid for this contract. Interested providers need to ensure compliance with essential and desirable criteria, UK standards, and delivery lead-times. The maximum budget for this procurement, including installation and warranty, is £45,000 excluding VAT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Nozzle 3D Extrusion Bioprinter

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: The purpose of this PIN is to investigate market options for purchasing a 3D bioprinter with multiple extrusion printheads for bioprinting cell-laden hydrogels, which will support work in vascularized tissue engineering. The University is looking to purchase a multi-nozzle, extrusion 3D bioprinter for thermally bioprinting cell-laden hydrogels within a self-contained sterile environment to support a number of research projects. Please note: this requirement is for a Bio Printer. This is not for printers of plastics/metals or non-extrusion bioprinters. Grant funding is confirmed and is expected to be available in April 2023. We are looking to have a bioprinter installed in May 2023. Delivery is required (incl. installation and training) within 5 weeks of sending the Purchase Order. Due to funding restrictions, the Maximum value for the complete package including warranty is PS45,000 excluding VAT. Essential criteria: 1. Can print cell-laden hydrogels at different speeds and pressures. 2. Has capacity for at least three independent printheads that can be automatically calibrated. 3. Is supplied with at least three printheads, of which at least one is temperature-controlled (~4-40degC). 4. Has a temperature-controlled printing bed (~4-40degC). 5. Is standalone with a built-in computer, user interface, and compressor. 6. Provides a sterile environment without a biosafety cabinet. 7. Can be delivered within five weeks of ordering. 8. Can provide on-site installation and training within five weeks of ordering. 9. Extends patent protection to customers, to ensure freedom-to-operate within the bioprinting field for commercial applications. Desirable criteria: 1. Option to fit photocuring printheads with at least three wavelengths. 2. Option to fit thermoplastic printheads. The maximum budget of PS45,000 should include the bioprinter and printheads, shipping costs, at least 3 years warranty, on-site installation, and on-site training. The equipment must comply with CE/UKCA Standards with a UK plug. The procurement will be made under The University of Bristol Terms and Conditions. There will not be any negotiations on any of the substantive terms of the Conditions of Contract. Interested providers are invited to respond to this PIN by sending a short email by close of business 5th April 2023. The email should include the following information: compliance to Essential & Desirable criteria and UK standards; Energy Usage and other Sustainability benefits; Delivery Lead-times; Shipping & Installation information; System Support & Frequency of service intervals; Training; Any Other relevant information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7445c868-7109-47f7-bf30-fb08e0d3ee4a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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