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title: "High Temperature Polymer Laser sintering"
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# High Temperature Polymer Laser sintering

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6262a849-72af-442b-9662-348ee9d5880e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of high-temperature polymer laser sintering equipment, associated with the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. This procurement process was initiated on 11th January 2019, with a tender submission deadline set for 11th February 2019. The contract, expected to commence from 1st March 2019, will extend until 28th February 2026. The delivery of the equipment will be based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture of specialised machinery, particularly those with capabilities in high-temperature polymer technologies and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches may align well with the University’s requirement for advanced powdered bed systems compatible with existing equipment. Businesses experienced in producing adaptable machinery and equipment monitoring systems could particularly benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The Centre for ALM at the University of Exeter has been working on developing PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketones) polymer grades for laser sintering since 2010 when it purchased the first high temperature polymer laser sintering system EOSINT P800 system. The Centre is looking to continue their research and update their equipment with powder bed systems able to work with PAEK. The system must; operate at 300C, work with HT23, allow for inter-changeable hardware between the new system and the existing system P800 (such as blade geometries) and monitor and adjust cool down parameters. This procurement also includes a maintenance package that the University reserves the right to purchase, during the life time of the contract, if required. Further details can be found in the ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c23762-59c3-4402-b15c-a5e4a7cd74f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c23762-59c3-4402-b15c-a5e4a7cd74f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c23762-59c3-4402-b15c-a5e4a7cd74f2
  11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26406&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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