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Award

21 Aug 2024 at 15:30

Tender

07 Mar 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process aimed at leasing a 3D Metal Printer for its School of Engineering. This initiative falls under the goods category within the metal-working machine tools industry and targets advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM). The procurement covers a fixed term of 3 years, with an optional extension of up to an additional 2 years, and is conducted through an open procedure. The project's geographical focus is Southampton, Hampshire, England, with essential deadlines, including the tender submission end date on 12 April 2024, followed by the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in metal-printing technologies, offering significant growth potential by supporting cutting-edge research in multiple sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare. Companies specialising in AM equipment, materials, and related services like training, software, and aftersales support will find this procurement particularly well-suited. The estimated contract value of £500,000 reinforces the University's commitment to acquiring top-tier technological solutions, fostering innovation, and enhancing capabilities in various high-impact industrial applications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

3D Metal Printer Lease

Notice Description

The School of Engineering wants to lease a 3D Metal Printer for a fixed term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The metal printer will support world-leading research utilising new materials and printing methods and extend the capability of the 2D and 3D printing currently undertaken within the School. Applications for metal printing can be found in aerospace, defence, automotive, healthcare, and many other industries and will lead to revolutionary new medical, electronic, mechanical, optical, acoustic, heat transfer, and sensing devices being designed and manufactured. This is due to the many advantages, including design flexibility, product customisation, and minimisation of material waste, that printing offers over subtractive manufacturing. The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) means that geometrics are no longer constrained to the limited base stock that components are traditionally machined from.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Engineering wants to lease a 3D Metal Printer for a fixed term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The metal printer will support world-leading research utilising new materials and printing methods and extend the capability of the 2D and 3D printing currently undertaken within the School. Applications for metal printing can be found in aerospace, defence, automotive, healthcare, and many other industries and will lead to revolutionary new medical, electronic, mechanical, optical, acoustic, heat transfer, and sensing devices being designed and manufactured. This is due to the many advantages, including design flexibility, product customisation, and minimisation of material waste, that printing offers over subtractive manufacturing. The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) means that geometrics are no longer constrained to the limited base stock that components are traditionally machined from. The University conducted this procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring goods described in the Specification. The University proposed to enter into a Contract for up to five years and six months. This was to be the maximum contract period. This comprised of an initial contract period of three years and six months for the provision of the equipment and initial lease term, with an optional extension period of two years additional leasing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026708-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

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