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title: "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF METAL BINDER JETTING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WORKSTATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF METAL BINDER JETTING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WORKSTATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f2557f-dd85-44ec-b9a3-d4688a7a449c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a metal binder jetting additive manufacturing workstation. This tender, initiated as part of a project funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF), is categorised under electrical equipment and apparatus. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was completed on 18th November 2020, with the total contract value standing at £354,800. The project aims to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands by enabling the development of high-impact manufacturing technologies.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those with experience in metal additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Companies that focus on developing innovative solutions for production processes, especially those targeting SMEs, will find potential in collaborating with the University of Birmingham to further enhance local tech capabilities. The successful supplier, Laser Lines Limited, exemplifies the type of organisation that can thrive in this competitive field, paving the way for others in the market looking to expand their business in the realm of advanced manufacturing.

## Notice

This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a binder jetting additive manufacturing workstation. The workstation will form part of a physical demonstrator, i.e. facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact manufacturing technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the workstation will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses. The workstation should perform metal additive manufacturing/3D printing for variety of powder materials including stainless steel, copper, tool steel and Nickel based superalloys. It should have reasonable building envelope of at least 4L (XY should be at least 35x20cm). Though, the system should allow upgrading the build envelope to bigger size in the future when needed. The system should have a separate unit for powder station unit to avoid powder contamination. The system should be able to produce various part geometries simultaneously without the need for multiple setups. The system should have very high resolution of at least 1600x1600 DPI. The system should have very high deposition/printing rate, 10 times faster than the powder bed fusion technology, of at least 700 cc/hr. The workstation should have an open access operating system where all working parameters can be modified. The system should be able to produce parts with very high surface finish.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cb227d-c410-40c7-ae67-75c37b43dc7d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £354,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £354,800 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER LINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cb227d-c410-40c7-ae67-75c37b43dc7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cb227d-c410-40c7-ae67-75c37b43dc7d
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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