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SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Nov 2022 at 16:52

Award

15 Nov 2022 at 16:51

Tender

15 Sep 2022 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hull is leading the SparkFund procurement process for the provision of equipment and consultancy services within the Printing and related services industry category. The total value of the programme is £17.8m, with a £9.8m ERDF grant. The University of Hull will manage the direct interface with Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Humber area. The tender, titled "SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services", is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 9th January 2023. The lots include various cutting-edge technology equipment such as 3D printers and scanners, with contract periods starting from 24th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing, particularly those working on low-carbon R&D projects, to compete for contracts. Companies providing equipment related to additive manufacturing, such as 3D printers and scanners, are well-suited to bid for the provision of these services. The University of Hull, as the contracting authority, aims to future-proof projects by acquiring the latest technology. The procurement method for this tender is an Open procedure, offering a transparent process for interested suppliers to engage with the University of Hull in enhancing their facilities and service offerings.

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Notice Title

SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services

Notice Description

SparkFund is an ERDF funded grants programme available to Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), located in either the Humber of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The total value of the programme is PS17.8m and it is in receipt of PS9.8m of ERDF grant funding. SparkFund is led and managed by the University of Hull and a dedicated SparkFund Team has been established to act as the direct interface with eligible SMEs and to support them to scope, design and successfully procure goods and/or services. The grant recipient, Additive-X Ltd wish to enhance their facilities and service offering at their main site in Ripon. The facility and technologies will provide manufacture of parts as well as tools, prototypes, jigs and fittings and will be able to print in materials suitable for a wide range of industries and applications. This is a low-carbon R&D project requiring energy-efficient additive manufacturing of end-use parts at scale, with the least possible waste. In order to achieve their aims Additive-X wish to purchase equipment which is the very latest cutting-edge technology to help future-proof the project.

Lot Information

Large build volume, fast Fused Filament Fibre 3D printer capable of printing with continuous fibre reinforcement.

This 3D printer must be easy to use, cutting-edge technology capable of high speed, high quality prints and strong parts suitable for demanding applications.

SLS 3D printing system safe to use in a workshop environment, capable of printing with Nylon 11 CF, with maximum powder recycling.

Easy to use powder technology 3D printer, fast printing with large build volume for lower cost and energy use per part, plus printing with 100% recycled material.

Handheld 3D scanner

Handheld 3D scanner with reverse engineering solution including turntable and software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0368cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033845-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,997 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£189,998 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HULL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bids.spark-fund@hull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU6 7RX
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

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