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title: "The supply install and commission of 3d metal printers"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY"
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# The supply install and commission of 3d metal printers

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e617fde-adb2-4f46-ab95-c7b28c317cec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Staffordshire University, located in Stoke-on-Trent, England, which is seeking suppliers for the 'Supply, Install and Commission of 3D Metal Printers' as part of the Staffordshire Advanced Manufacturing Prototyping and Innovation Demonstrator project. The procurement is in the Award stage, having published the tender notice on 31 March 2020, with a tender period that ended on 4 May 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £290,000, with the contract period running from 18 July 2020 to 1 September 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, categorised under industrial machinery (CPV code 42000000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the industrial machinery sector, particularly those specialised in 3D metal printing solutions. Businesses that can meet the specifications for supply, installation, and commissioning of advanced manufacturing equipment are well-suited to compete. Engaging with such projects can enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the market, fostering potential growth through successful partnerships in innovative manufacturing technologies.

## Notice

"The Staffordshire Advanced Manufacturing Prototyping and Innovation Demonstrator project has been part funded by the ERDF 2014 - 2020" As part of the project the university will be purchasing a 3d metal printer solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32acdfb0-8ea0-43b8-bbe3-6025cd83a66d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPRESS GROUP LTD T/A GOPRINT3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32acdfb0-8ea0-43b8-bbe3-6025cd83a66d
- 31 Mar 2020 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1397a9-41ba-47b5-a04c-f98c2e9d1200

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32acdfb0-8ea0-43b8-bbe3-6025cd83a66d
  15th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1397a9-41ba-47b5-a04c-f98c2e9d1200
  31st March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True
  Tender documentation available via link shown

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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