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title: "LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)"
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# LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a5c2066-7d05-4c3b-90d5-95a47de037a7

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is conducting a procurement process for an "Additive Manufacturing Unit" as part of an ERDF funded project. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classed as laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £242,726. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 7 September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 2 November 2020 and is expected to last until 31 December 2020. The delivery is to be made to a location in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in manufacturing and supplying technical equipment, such as additive manufacturing devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, fostering growth in the sector. Companies with experience in the provision of laboratory equipment or those that can deliver innovative manufacturing solutions would find this opportunity particularly fitting and beneficial for expanding their reach in the public procurement market.

## Notice

The University is seeking tenders for the purchase of an Additive Manufacturing Unit required for an ERDF funded project. This procurement process is an OJEU open procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta eSourcing), contracts finder and EU Publications Office as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c8e899-e088-4e9c-b1d2-88e37ce30ee6 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,726 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,726 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HK TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c8e899-e088-4e9c-b1d2-88e37ce30ee6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c8e899-e088-4e9c-b1d2-88e37ce30ee6
  23rd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=535988892
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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