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Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales" in the goods procurement category. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th August 2022. The buying organisation is the University of South Wales based in PONTYPRIDD. The tender aims to acquire a 3D metal printer to support optoelectronics research and the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the printing and graphics equipment industry to supply a 3D metal printer to the University of South Wales. Suppliers should be able to meet specific equipment requirements, including warranty, consumables, repairs, maintenance, and training services. To support sustainable procurement, suppliers need to provide energy efficiency information and end-of-life options for equipment disposal. Businesses involved in advanced photonics technologies and manufacturing collaborations could particularly benefit from this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales

Notice Description

USW is looking for a 3D metal printer for use as part of an optoelectronics research group.We want to be able to produce bespoke optical mounts and electronic heat sinks for use in prototypes and experiments produced by the group. Metal 3D printing in these applications is a disruptive technology which could lead to many interesting research opportunities in addition to supporting currently ongoing research.The 3D metal printer would be used as part of the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.This project aims to introduce businesses throughout Wales to advanced photonics technologies, and so any metal printer acquired by us would be brought to the attention of our many business collaborators in the manufacturing sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-121651
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

79811000 - Digital printing services

79822000 - Composition services

79822100 - Print-plate making services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK3D

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