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title: "GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment"
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# GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fa9ac4e-7e39-42dc-ba8a-8bb139ef3c43

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## Summary

Birmingham City University is seeking tenders for the provision of a 3D print farm, incorporating SLS and SLA printing technologies, as part of the STEAMhouse initiative. The tender titled "GB-Birmingham: ID006 - STEAMhouse 3D Print Farm Equipment" is categorised under printing and graphics equipment and has a total contract value of £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The tender is currently open, requiring submissions by 24 June 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 16 July 2021 and conclude on 31 October 2021. Interested parties are invited to respond through the open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in 3D printing technologies or equipment. Companies focusing on research and development in 3D printing and materials may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, especially if they are interested in establishing long-term partnerships within the academic sector. Businesses willing to innovate and explore applications of 3D printing in various contexts are encouraged to consider this opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Birmingham City University (BCU) invites you to quote for the provision of the following: A 3D printer farm provision including SLS and SLA printing technologies. With a supplier commitment to research and development including a partnership no less than 3 years exploring 3D printing technology and materials research within academic, small business and prototyping. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Birmingham:-ID006---STEAMhouse-3D-Print-Farm-Equipment/282FV88TH3 or https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/282FV88TH3 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c51c151-f942-4b84-96e6-5c636524d521 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMIGNHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c51c151-f942-4b84-96e6-5c636524d521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c51c151-f942-4b84-96e6-5c636524d521
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Birmingham:-ID006---STEAMhouse-3D-Print-Farm-Equipment/282FV88TH3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/282FV88TH3

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