Tender

Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently in the tender stage of procuring a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system for its Physics & Astronomy department. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement is an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £219,825 and includes a key deadline of 30th January 2025 for tender submissions. The contract period is expected to start on 24th February 2025 and end on 23rd February 2026. The equipment is required to create multi-scale (nano, micro, and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on various substrates and has received funding from the EPSRC Core Equipment Fund.

This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly those experienced with 3D printing and lithography systems. Companies with capabilities in producing high-precision equipment suitable for academic research environments will find this tender particularly fitting. Given the strong emphasis on precision and scalability, firms that can demonstrate expertise and previous success in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete. This tender not only allows businesses to grow by securing a substantial contract but also to establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

Notice Description

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents. Additional information: This requirement has received funding from the EPSRC Core Equipment Fund.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c92e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040789-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£219,825 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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