Award

3243/JN - Fused Filament 3D Printer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jul 2022 at 08:52

Tender

11 Mar 2022 at 21:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process to source a Fused Filament 3D Printer, with a focus on miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. This initiative falls under the open procurement method and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 6th June 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 12th April 2022. The project is part of the Translation Energy Research Centre, aimed at facilitating research and innovation in green energy solutions, set in Sheffield, UK. The contract has a total value of £84,483.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, particularly those capable of producing composite-based systems that meet stringent durability and performance criteria. Firms that have expertise in sustainable technologies or that can innovate to meet the specific needs of the energy sector may find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence. As the centre continues to evolve, there may be further procurement opportunities for those looking to align with the University’s goals in eco-friendly energy solutions.

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Notice Title

3243/JN - Fused Filament 3D Printer

Notice Description

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield has established a flagship national Translation Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a multitechnology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, CCUS and combustion. The centre has a range of novel pilot scale technologies and is continuously evolving to meet industrial research requirements. Often there is a need to design and manufacture proptypes, jigs, parts and tools quickly and effectively in order to react to the needs of the research programme. Therefore, the operational team is exploring the use of 3D printing technologies to support these activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield has established a flagship national Translation Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a multitechnology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, CCUS and combustion. Low-carbon, sustainable energy (heat/power) generation is a key priority for the UK and internationally, with significant global opportunities for technology development and commercialisation. The centre has a range of novel pilot scale technologies and is continuously evolving to meet industrial research requirements. Often there is a need to design and manufacture proptypes, jigs, parts and tools quickly and effectively in order to react to the needs of the research programme. Therefore, the operational team is exploring the use of 3D printing technologies to support these activities. The TERC operational team has explored a range of 3D printing technologies and whilst metal based printers offer high performance, the complexity of design, print time, build restriction and multiphased manufacture process mean that this technology is not considered suitable for the required application. Furthermore, manufactured parts will need to endure reasonably high temperatures and possess reasonably high strength properties, so base level plastic printing methods are not considered adequate. Therefore, the operational team is looking to procure a composite based 3D printing system, capable of providing the desired flexibility as well as strength, accuracy and size of the application summarised in the technical specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03210c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018094-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

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

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,483 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 2 Aug 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDITIVE-X

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