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title: "Leasing of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer"
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# Leasing of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22944bc8-2ef8-4d79-8149-d8f720abc18a

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## Summary

The University of Southampton sought to lease a Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Metal Printer intended for extensive use in various industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare. This procurement, classified under metal-working machine tools (CPV code 42630000), was to support cutting-edge research and enhance current 2D and 3D printing capabilities. The procurement process was managed through an open procedure above the threshold, and tender submissions closed on 8th November 2024. The intended contract period was set from 12th December 2024 to 14th June 2028, with the initial 3-year lease term followed by an optional 2-year extension. The procurement's estimated value was £500,000 GBP, and the project was based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presented significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in advanced manufacturing and additive processes to expand their business. The integration of a state-of-the-art 3D metal printer would enable businesses to engage in pioneering projects, contribute to innovations in material science, and tap into sectors that benefit from bespoke manufacturing solutions. Companies with expertise in metal printing and related services such as equipment maintenance and support would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Despite the contract's ultimate withdrawal, it exemplified the types of advancements and business growth facilitated by public procurement in the research and engineering sectors.

## Notice

This contract has not been awarded and this procurement has been withdrawn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ce4fd4-35a0-4417-ac65-0360e7c74b9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ce4fd4-35a0-4417-ac65-0360e7c74b9d
- 4 Oct 2024 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106ebbb0-024e-4b7c-9c97-7befd993cfd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ce4fd4-35a0-4417-ac65-0360e7c74b9d
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106ebbb0-024e-4b7c-9c97-7befd993cfd9
  4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.ac.uk

## Provenance

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