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title: "(NU/1872) Supply of a 3D Metal Printing System"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-04-27"
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# (NU/1872) Supply of a 3D Metal Printing System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55586a23-ce98-4815-9de8-526995c24a76

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## Summary

Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply of a 3D Metal Printing System. The contract involves the supply, delivery, and installation of the equipment to the university in England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 5th May 2023 and a contract period starting on 22nd May 2023 and ending on 31st July 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category related to miscellaneous special-purpose machinery.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in printers and plotters to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The contract value is £160,000 GBP. Suppliers who can provide after-sales support, 24 months warranty and maintenance, and necessary training will be well-suited to meet the university's requirements and help accelerate research productivity in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, and Engineering.

## Notice

There is a large and growing number of research groups from multiple schools across the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University which would benefit from the rapid and cost efficient prototyping capabilities of a 3D metal printing system. Therefore, we are looking to purchase a 3D metal printing system to meet this need. Such a system will enable us to rapidly and cost efficiently fabricate metal prototypes with microscale precision, high throughput, and superior reliability, thereby accelerating our University's research productivity and allowing us to explore new research frontiers. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 24 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0b81b9-e127-4272-8670-88486ced7dd0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0b81b9-e127-4272-8670-88486ced7dd0
- 19 Apr 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67871b0a-6b82-4c9a-abd5-3d38a0886bec
- 19 Apr 2023 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f06ce4-3e60-48e2-9ec7-ac5d0a5b6192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0b81b9-e127-4272-8670-88486ced7dd0
  27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67871b0a-6b82-4c9a-abd5-3d38a0886bec
  19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f06ce4-3e60-48e2-9ec7-ac5d0a5b6192
  19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1e3e8a23-02de-ed11-8121-005056b64545
  Advert

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