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title: "Supply and Commissioning of 3D Printer/Printers Solution at De Montfort University"
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# Supply and Commissioning of 3D Printer/Printers Solution at De Montfort University

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d56552e-04e4-40af-9bea-aa310e740279

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## Summary

De Montfort University is issuing a tender for the supply and commissioning of 3D printer solutions, including both new purchases and upgrades of their existing 3D printing capabilities. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to printers and plotters, and is located in Leicester, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 15th February 2019 at 3pm. Businesses interested in this opportunity can obtain further details from the In-Tend system to download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply 3D printers capable of printing various materials, such as ABS, PLA, and Nylon, will find themselves well-suited to compete. As De Montfort University is keen on enhancing its 3D printing capabilities, firms with innovative solutions and a focus on the educational sector may greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

De Montfort University are looking to purchase new 3D printers & looking to upgrade existing 3D printer. model Mark Forged MK2 to print the following material ONYX. 3D Printer/Solution minimum requirements: A 3D Printer capable of printing the following digital materials consist of ABS, PLA, PET, PP, ASA, Nylon, PC, PC-ABS, PC-ESD,PEEK, TPU and photo-polymers. b. All material or all consumables to be non-powder form. c. Manufacturing process: Fused filament fabrication and /or digital light processing. d. The size of the Build Volume must be minimum of : 260 x 300 x 340 mm e. Minimum nozzle diameter 0.4mm f. Minimum wall thickness: 0.4 mm g. Minimum layer resolution: 150 microns Full requirements are in the tender ITT documents: To apply please register on the In-Tend system where you can download the ITT documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Closing date on 15th February 2019 at 3pm Additional information: To apply please register on the In-Tend system where you can download the ITT documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Closing date on 15th February 2019 at 3pm ****PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER AS PER BELOW****

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2437c3-cedd-40e7-8a51-99c1b400b1db |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE2 7BY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2437c3-cedd-40e7-8a51-99c1b400b1db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2437c3-cedd-40e7-8a51-99c1b400b1db
  15th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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