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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a800718-5117-4f84-833c-2381387cb833

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure a high-temperature polymer laser sintering system for its Centre for ALM, which focuses on developing PAEK polymer grades. This procurement is classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery and employs an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 11 February 2019, with the contract effective from 1 March 2019 and lasting until 28 February 2026. The main delivery location for this procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is approximately £663,680.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of advanced machinery, particularly those specialising in high-temperature polymer systems. Companies that can provide compatible technology, including powder bed systems that can operate at temperatures up to 300°C and offer maintenance packages, would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors may find this project especially beneficial, allowing them to expand their market reach and establish long-term partnerships with a prominent academic institution.

## 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/460f714e-5744-4f10-9b06-14c03939f1e7 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £663,680 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EOS GMBH ELECTRO OPTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f714e-5744-4f10-9b06-14c03939f1e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460f714e-5744-4f10-9b06-14c03939f1e7
  8th March 2019 - Awarded contract 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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