Tender

Tender for a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, located in Swansea, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and has a funding value of GBP 45,357.50 (excluding VAT). The tender aims to acquire a machine capable of depositing inks and fillers for the fabrication of functional materials including magnetic and conductive inks, contributing to research in soft robotics. The deadline for bid submissions is 20th March 2025, with final awarding slated for 11th April 2025. The equipment delivery is expected at Swansea University's Bay Campus, SA1 8EN.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and specialised ink or material production. Companies equipped with the capability to supply high viscosity jetting platforms or those focused on advanced materials and robotics research will find this a lucrative chance to partner with an esteemed institution like Swansea University. Consortia and businesses that can offer quick lead times for the equipment delivery stand an advantageous position to expand their footprint in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Tender for a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform

Notice Description

This procurement is to purchase a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform able to deposit inks or suspensions with viscosities from 10 to 10,000 mPas and to facilitate the fabrication of filler-based functional materials such as conductive and magnetic inks using an additive manufacturing/3D printing approach.The primary purpose of procuring this machine is to facilitate the fabrication of various functional materials using an additive manufacturing/3D printing approach. The multi-head jetting platform will enable the deposition of diverse functional materials, such as magnetic, conductive, and dielectric materials, to develop prototypes and support research in soft robotics at Swansea University.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148647 The EPSRC project duration is January 2025 to July 2026 so short lead time would be advantageous, to maximise the timescales for equipment usage and research.Delivery will be to Swansea University's Bay Campus SA1 8EN.Please refer to full suite of tender documents available under itt116017 on etenderwales BravoSolution(WA Ref:148647)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148647
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148647
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

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

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

30211400 - Computer configurations

30232150 - Inkjet printers

31171000 - Liquid dielectric transformers

33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment

33158100 - Electromagnetic unit

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

38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments

42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment

42991210 - Offset printing machinery

42992300 - Electromagnetic absorbent material

42997300 - Industrial robots

48151000 - Computer control system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792205678

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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