--- title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Open Source Electron Beam Selective Melting 3D Printer for the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2023-09-28" --- # Tender for the Supply and Installation of an Open Source Electron Beam Selective Melting 3D Printer for the University of Birmingham Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-706abc61-a534-491a-9af8-32d8b9684b08.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has initiated a tender process for the Supply and Installation of an Open Source Electron Beam Selective Melting 3D Printer. This procurement falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 27th October 2023. The contract is set to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st May 2024. This tender by The University of Birmingham provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in special-purpose machinery to compete for the supply and installation of the advanced 3D printer. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender process. The University is open to rent-to-purchase plans with ownership transferring at the end of the rental term and also outright purchasing quotations. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an open source electron beam selective melting (EBSM) 3D printing machine. The machine will be a part of an investment by the University of Birmingham to facilitate/support the development of components for the UK's nuclear, space, and defence sectors. In this context, the machine will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with the end-users and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of these sectors. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of the UK's economy. The machine should be capable of 3D printing refractory and structural metals and alloys using focused electron beam. The machine should allow full control on the process parameters (power/heat input, electron beam parameters, scanning strategies, materials dosing, etc...). There should be very limited restrictions on the types of materials (in powder form) that can be utilised using this platform. The system should be fully equipped with a process control interface, while being open source with respect to the process parameters. The build chamber should permit the usage of limited quantities of powders, allowing quick optimisation runs to performed and ease of cleaning following the completion of builds. The University requests quotations for a rent-to-purchase plan with ownership transferring at the end of the rental term upon payment of a nominal fee, alongside a quotation for purchasing outright. This project may be funded by the University of Birmingham or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. - Other government organisations - UK industry All information and tender documents available via our tendering portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Additional information: All information and tender documents available via our tendering portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6ce098-ba76-45c0-8f46-e773d963e3fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 May 2024 | | 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 BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 28 Sep 2023 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6ce098-ba76-45c0-8f46-e773d963e3fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6ce098-ba76-45c0-8f46-e773d963e3fe 28th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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