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30 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by APUC Limited, a body governed by public law based in Stirling, UK. This active tender, titled "3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment," falls under the education industry category and involves a dynamic purchasing system aimed at acquiring various 3D printing and scanning technologies valued at £80,000,000. The procurement method employed is selective, with submissions required electronically before the deadline on 3rd November 2021 at 1:00 PM. This includes various types of printers and scanners, as well as associated services. The contracting authority has specified that the selected contractor(s) will provide equipment with warranties, subject to terms established at the mini-competition stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in 3D printing and scanning technologies, including manufacturers of advanced printers, suppliers of related materials and software, and service providers offering support and maintenance. Companies with robust financial standing, as evidenced by two years of audited accounts or equivalent proof, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those capable of delivering community benefits and adhering to the required ethical and sustainability standards will find themselves in a favourable position within this dynamic purchasing system.

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Notice Title

3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. Types of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services that are required to be procured through the Dynamic Purchasing System, including, but not limited to: Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Fused Deposition Modelling printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Selective Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing PolyJet printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Digital Light Processing printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Multi Jet Fusion printers, accessories, materials, software and support/ servicing Direct Metal Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing. Electron Beam Melting printers, accessories, materials, software, and support/servicing 3D Scanners including optical scanners, structured light scanners, laser scanners and LIDAR, as well as accessories, software and support/servicing.. Individual call-off contracts under this Dynamic Purchasing System may be financed by European Union Funds. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429293
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42664100 - Fusion equipment for plastics

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

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

42991200 - Printing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429293
    3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment - 1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage.

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