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title: "506 Multi-Material Printer"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 506 Multi-Material Printer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39483df9-e5e8-4399-8752-6382b6634b17

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Aston University for the procurement of a Multi-Material Printer, aimed at producing high-fidelity 3D printed products and prototypes. This tender falls under the industrial machinery category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 8th June 2020, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th July 2020 and end on 11th July 2021. The total contract value is £230,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in industrial machinery or advanced printing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement authority seeks versatile suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions for 3D printing. Companies with expertise in high-resolution printing processes and material configurations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a Multi-material Printer for the production of multi-material products and components at 14 micron resolution with digitally configurable material properties and colour. Used for high fidelity 3D printed aesthetic and functional product prototypes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3486c2e-c612-48c1-90d9-cb76cdb1ab32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2020 - 11 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3486c2e-c612-48c1-90d9-cb76cdb1ab32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3486c2e-c612-48c1-90d9-cb76cdb1ab32
  6th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65bb1570-b98e-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Adver

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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