--- title: "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2019-11-20" --- # Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) system Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c631b3-b900-48d3-af21-f1cc8a567bf4.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is undertaking a procurement process for a Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) system, aimed at enhancing capabilities in the design and manufacturing of advanced medical devices for personalised medicine. This initiative falls within the laboratory and precision equipment industry category, with a tender period closing on 5th December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 6th January 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2020. The procurement follows an open procedure above threshold, and interested parties should register through the specified online platform to access the tender documentation. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those focused on medical devices and biopolymers. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and laboratory equipment are encouraged to compete, as the project aims to support a range of research programmes within the university’s focus on biomaterials. This contract is not recurring, meaning that businesses will have a singular opportunity to establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice of a "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)'' system which will provide the institute with a field-leading capability in terms of design and manufacturing of advanced medical devices for personalized medicine using low melting temperature biopolymers. This equipment will provide a key technology platform that will underpin a core range of research programs across the University, as well as current research funded projects, and will provide an important part to the research focus of the HRI on Biomaterials. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Delivery Notes "Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)'' system which will provide the institute with a field-leading capability in terms of design and manufacturing of advanced medical devices for personalized medicine using low melting temperature biopolymers. This equipment will provide a key technology platform that will underpin a core range of research programs across the University, as well as current research funded projects, and will provide an important part to the research focus of the HRI on Biomaterials. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7f28ec-c28c-4973-9b2b-fd774445b9a1 | | 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 | 20 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 MANCHESTER | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 Nov 2019 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7f28ec-c28c-4973-9b2b-fd774445b9a1 - 20 Nov 2019 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7f28ec-c28c-4973-9b2b-fd774445b9a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7f28ec-c28c-4973-9b2b-fd774445b9a1 20th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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