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title: "3D Printed Ceramic Cores"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 3D Printed Ceramic Cores

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2abe95dd-8d01-48cc-9300-0dd65cea7289

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for the supply of 3D printed ceramic cores, essential for complex Titanium castings, under the category of printed matter and related products. The procurement was executed through a single-source authorisation method, with the contract value amounting to £57,509.04. The contract period commenced on 4th August 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023, with the relevant delivery taking place in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period ended on 26th July 2022, and the award was officially published on 4th August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in industrial machinery and innovative manufacturing processes. Businesses with capabilities in 3D printing technologies and ceramics would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. The established relationship between the University of Sheffield and the successful supplier, Ink Matters Limited, indicates a positive market for companies who can demonstrate advanced manufacturing competencies in the ceramics sector.

## Notice

3D printed ceramic cores for use in complexed Titanium castings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7813bff9-8180-4c79-9224-b8c489e4a0ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,509 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INK MATTERS LIMITED T/S AS 3D MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7813bff9-8180-4c79-9224-b8c489e4a0ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7813bff9-8180-4c79-9224-b8c489e4a0ca
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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