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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV00891 - 3D Manufacturing Metal Printer"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV00891 - 3D Manufacturing Metal Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba7bc0b-494a-4384-811c-f84b3ef3e4d1

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a 3D Manufacturing Metal Printer under the Open Procedure. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, has a contract value of £137,740. The tender was published on the 24th of June 2020, following the completion of the tender period, which ended on the 23rd of June 2020. The contract period is set to commence on the 1st of July 2020 and will conclude on the 30th of June 2023, with delivery to be made to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing technology or precision equipment. The successful supplier, Mark3D UK Limited, has been awarded the contract, but future opportunities may arise as the project evolves, creating potential for further participation by innovative businesses in the sector. Companies that can offer advanced manufacturing solutions or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for any upcoming contracts associated with the Space Research Centre's initiative.

## Notice

As part of its Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) Accelerator project, the Space Research Centre the University of Leicester is seeking tenders for the purchase of a 3D Manufacturing Metal Printer required for an ERDF funded project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0906b788-a145-4f77-935c-52047df20521 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,740 |
| 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 | MARK3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2020 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0906b788-a145-4f77-935c-52047df20521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0906b788-a145-4f77-935c-52047df20521
  24th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=503594786
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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