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title: "Purchase of Dual Material Additive Manufacturing Equipment"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Dual Material Additive Manufacturing Equipment

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff087ca-80c6-463b-882c-d21b6f460e00

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## Summary

Lancaster University has announced an open tender for the purchase of Dual Material Additive Manufacturing Equipment. This procurement, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses), is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 20th July 2020. The equipment will be delivered to Lancaster University, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 29th July 2020 and running until 29th July 2021. Interested vendors must register on Lancaster University’s electronic tendering system to participate in the process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying advanced machinery, particularly in the additive manufacturing sector. Businesses with capabilities in producing dual-material systems or those offering equipment that can handle metals and ceramics will find this contract particularly suitable. By engaging in this procurement, companies can expand their market reach and establish a relationship with a reputable academic institution.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a dual material laser additive manufacturing machine. The system sought must be able to accept component designs in conventional file formats and to build them in an enclosed chamber that enables control over the local atmosphere. The system described MUST be able to print, via a layer-based additive process, with 2 different materials at the same time. The build materials should be a wide range of metals and could include ceramics but NOT polymers. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac424fe-c22a-4856-9d93-59973822a69d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2020 - 29 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 11:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac424fe-c22a-4856-9d93-59973822a69d
- 22 Jun 2020 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac424fe-c22a-4856-9d93-59973822a69d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac424fe-c22a-4856-9d93-59973822a69d
  22nd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

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