---
title: "University of Sunderland - SAM - Powder Fusion Printer - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2019-10-21"
---

# University of Sunderland - SAM - Powder Fusion Printer - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436.json)

## Summary

The University of Sunderland is seeking to procure a Powder Fusion Printer through an open tender procedure, which is currently in the contract award stage. The tender, titled "University of Sunderland - SAM - Powder Fusion Printer - AWARD," is classified under the industrial machinery category. The procurement process concluded with the award announced on 4th July 2019, with the contract starting on 1st May 2019 and running until 31st December 2020. The printer will be used for creating engineering prototypes in Sunderland, North East England, with considerable specifications for speed and functionality.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the 3D printing and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those capable of supplying advanced powder bed fusion technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovative solutions and the diverse range of materials required. Companies with expertise in 3D printing, materials science, and rapid prototyping could significantly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The University are looking to source a 3D printer utilising powder bed fusion, either by selective laser sintering or jetting of fusing agents. The volume of the build chamber should be a minimum of 300mm x 175mm x 225mm (or cylindrical equivalent volume) to greater enable production of engineering components / prototypes. To ensure functionality of printed parts, it is essential that the prints should have a high degree of isotropy with material properties in the z-axis being within 60% of the x/y plane. The printer will be used to process batch runs of prototypes therefore, speed is essential so the machine should be capable of building at a rate of a minimum of 2000 cm3/hr. The minimum layer height should be no larger than 0.08mm. The proposed solution must be capable of printing in a range of materials including, but not limited to: PA11, PA12, PA11 Glass Balls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4fc18f-fc1e-4310-83e1-3535621380a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATSUURA MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 14:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4fc18f-fc1e-4310-83e1-3535621380a8
- 4 Jul 2019 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4fc18f-fc1e-4310-83e1-3535621380a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f4fc18f-fc1e-4310-83e1-3535621380a8
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f0a3b06-ddcb-4a5a-b99c-b5fe0fff4436.json.