--- title: "Flexible metal laser powder bed fusion system for incorporated material delivery and in-situ monitoring, Provision of to provide a laser based powder bed fusion system that has a minimum of 2 lasers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2021-06-25" --- # Flexible metal laser powder bed fusion system for incorporated material delivery and in-situ monitoring, Provision of to provide a laser based powder bed fusion system that has a minimum of 2 lasers Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4c7609c3-a9ae-4329-a753-26eddee0b7d6.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an active procurement process for a Flexible Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion System, which involves the supply of advanced machinery with a minimum of two lasers. This procurement, classified under miscellaneous special-purpose machinery (CPV code 42990000), has a total value of £416,000 and is positioned within the goods category. The tender period is set to end on 28th July 2021, and the contract will commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2023. The location for delivery is Nottingham, East Midlands, with postal code NG7 2RN. This tender presents lucrative business opportunities particularly for suppliers experienced in advanced manufacturing, laser technology, or precision machinery. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for in-situ monitoring and material delivery in laser-based systems would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages competition, allowing diverse businesses to express their interests and submit proposals, potentially leading to significant growth in this specialised field. ## Notice Flexible metal laser powder bed fusion system for incorporated material delivery and in-situ monitoring. To provide a laser based powder bed fusion system that has a minimum of 2 lasers that can be controlled by the user to manipulate the melt pool heating and cooling rates with associated access for NDT and inkjet printing methods. Additional information: The University invites tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of a Flexible metal laser powder bed fusion system for incorporated material delivery and in-situ monitoring. Please refer and respond to the ITT Documents for full details This ITT documentation reference 1430 ITT JG should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding tender - Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba99adfb-037b-424a-aa15-c16af5126e50 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £416,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba99adfb-037b-424a-aa15-c16af5126e50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba99adfb-037b-424a-aa15-c16af5126e50 25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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