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title: "LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a201843-1911-4743-b100-d3b9005c6c0a

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of an Additive Manufacturing Unit, as part of an ERDF funded project. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and specifically adopts an open procedure as prescribed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender period will end on 24th February 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2020. The successful supplier will be expected to deliver the equipment to Leicester in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and technology sectors, especially those specialising in laboratory equipment and additive manufacturing technologies. The contract offers a significant chance for these businesses to enhance their market presence and exhibit their capabilities in delivering high-quality technical solutions. Given the funding from the European Regional Development Fund, potential suppliers can also benefit from the opportunity to engage in projects supported by government grants, adding further value to their bids.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.6 Instead of: 276,000 Read: 229,930 Other 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. The University is seeking tenders for the purchase of an Additive Manufacturing Unit required for an ERDF funded project. This procurement process is an OJEU open procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta eSourcing), contracts finder and EU Publications Office as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be683f88-7325-4eda-b99e-bcbbd1e72a0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be683f88-7325-4eda-b99e-bcbbd1e72a0d
- 3 Feb 2020 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be683f88-7325-4eda-b99e-bcbbd1e72a0d
- 26 Jan 2020 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be683f88-7325-4eda-b99e-bcbbd1e72a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be683f88-7325-4eda-b99e-bcbbd1e72a0d
  3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./62EY7C3K58
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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