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title: "Tender for the supply and installation of an industrial 3D printer"
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# Tender for the supply and installation of an industrial 3D printer

Buyer: ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5609e74b-f491-4457-98f7-caf27d1a3f2f

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## Summary

The Arts University Bournemouth is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a compact industrial 3D printer, with a total value of £141,200. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically identified by the CPV code for printers and plotters. The tender process, which operated as an open procedure, concluded on 23rd October 2017. The awarded contract commenced on 21st November 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 22nd January 2018, located in Dorset, South West England.

This opportunity may be particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in equipment supply and installation, especially those with experience in the arts or educational sectors. Businesses that can provide advanced manufacturing technology and support collaboration with small businesses, social enterprises, and start-ups are encouraged to participate. This tender not only supports the university's aim of enhancing research and innovation capabilities but also offers a platform for growth in the competitive education technology market.

## Notice

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is one of a small number of specialist institutions whose subject falls exclusively within the disciplines of arts, design, media and performance. AUB has won funding from the European Union to work with SME's, Social Enterprises and Start-ups in the Dorset region. This particular requirement forms part of our programme to develop the existing workshop and provide equipment that would be of benefit to these organisations when undertaking Research and Innovation in collaboration with the University. The 3D printer will also be accessed and utilised by our students to quickly and cheaply print working models of the designs they develop. The University is looking for a compact Selective Laser Sintering System which has industrial capabilities (Quantity x1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7688378a-4b41-4b84-bc00-a963be9c053a |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 22 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,200 |
| 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 | ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH12 5HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Talbot & Branksome Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EOS GMBH ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7688378a-4b41-4b84-bc00-a963be9c053a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7688378a-4b41-4b84-bc00-a963be9c053a
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV148790
  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.aub.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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