--- title: "3D Printers (2 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-02-05" --- # 3D Printers (2 Lots) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5411844e-dc17-475d-b0ba-8a79ba11605b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is procuring 3D printers in two lots for the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in the Midlands, with a contract value of £100,000. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having published the tender notice on 16th January 2019 and closed for submissions on 29th January 2019. The successful vendor is expected to deliver innovative 3D printing solutions to support the centre’s capabilities in rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing, with the contract commencing on 6th February 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those with expertise in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. Companies that can effectively demonstrate the capability to provide high-quality 3D printing solutions are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, collaborating with the University of Sheffield may enhance their network and market presence, particularly among local SMEs seeking to leverage advanced manufacturing innovations. ## Notice 2169/429/MY/NAMRC/18 3D Printers (2 Lots) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for 3D Printers (2 Lots) on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Midlands. Scope of Requirement The new Nuclear AMRC facility located in the Midlands has a requirement to be able to rapidly produce prototypes of designs for examination and has identified that 3D Printing is the best method of achieving this criteria. Because of this, we are looking to purchase four 3D printing technologies to enhance the capability of our centre and gain knowledge which we can pass onto our customers, partners and local SME's in rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. The lots are required to meet a high demand, provide scope for expansion in the future, and also demonstrate how the technology can replace some traditional equipment. The machines will be used to provide 3D printed components in an expanded range of materials to support research and development projects being carried out at the Nuclear AMRC Midlands facility Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an non-EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 29th January 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96146e09-0116-449b-8d39-fe559d86d981 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £82,758 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | CATCLIFFE, ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LASER LINES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 42 - Industrial machinery - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2019 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96146e09-0116-449b-8d39-fe559d86d981 - 16 Jan 2019 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ec450e-7400-4b5e-bc1e-f8856857fd0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96146e09-0116-449b-8d39-fe559d86d981 5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ec450e-7400-4b5e-bc1e-f8856857fd0d 16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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