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title: "UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer"
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# UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0def726f-451c-4c6a-8e74-68150d7f0b1d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Two-Photon Polymerisation Printer, classified under the industry category of printers and plotters (CPV 30232100). The procurement, which required the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of the equipment to be used in high power laser science experiments, was concluded through an open procedure. The contracting authority is located at Polaris House, Swindon, UK, within the South East region. The award was made to Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG on 29th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 3rd December 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced printing technologies, particularly those that cater to the scientific research sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) could find this type of contract appealing due to its suitable requirements and the potential for growth through participation in high-precision manufacturing projects. Businesses with expertise in nanofabrication and high-power laser equipment will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of one Two-Photon Polymerization printing system for the nanofabrication of polymer components for use in high power laser science experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6ed27e-7474-4f31-a905-6607109288ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,970 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOSCRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6ed27e-7474-4f31-a905-6607109288ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6ed27e-7474-4f31-a905-6607109288ad
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=906987374
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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