---
title: "T14/3454 Provision of Rapid Prototyping Equipment and Associated Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2016-11-18"
---

# T14/3454 Provision of Rapid Prototyping Equipment and Associated Consumables

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json)

## Summary

Northumbria University is currently seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Rapid Prototyping Equipment and Associated Consumables" under the STEM project. This procurement process is classified under the goods category, specifically involving printers and plotters, with a total contract value of £111,868. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, signalling opportunities for multiple suppliers. The deadline for tender submissions was set for 6th November 2015, and the contract period extends from 1st March 2016 until 28th February 2019, with the award date for the contract recorded on 26th January 2016.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers of rapid prototyping equipment and associated consumables. Companies involved in manufacturing, supply chain solutions, or technical training related to engineering and prototyping would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, fostering a competitive environment that can benefit a diverse range of businesses looking to expand their reach in the industry.

## Notice

Under the STEM project the Faculty of Engineering and Environment wish to expand the provision of rapid prototyping equipment and as such are looking for a partner or multiple partners to provide equipment, consumables, training and ongoing support for the duration of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705aa7a-be59-47cd-b317-f060e46c3f4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,692 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CREAT3D; EXPRESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705aa7a-be59-47cd-b317-f060e46c3f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705aa7a-be59-47cd-b317-f060e46c3f4e
  27th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN119819
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbriaunitenders.org

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e102b1e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.