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title: "3D Printers x 3 Lots"
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# 3D Printers x 3 Lots

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ca988d5-2be1-485f-9784-9eb4561d1828

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for "3D Printers x 3 Lots" on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total value of £150,000. The open procedure, compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was published on 6th October 2017, and the tender period closed on 6th November 2017. Contracts will commence from 7th November 2017 and run until 31st March 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the field of 3D printing, particularly suppliers of office machinery and equipment. Companies that specialise in providing Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) printing technology, as well as those offering long-term support services, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with the University of Sheffield can enhance a business's visibility and foster growth in the competitive market of advanced manufacturing solutions.

## Notice

1802/345/MY/AMRC/17 3D Printers x 3 Lots The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for 3D Printers x 3 Lots on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Design and Prototyping Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Design and Prototyping Group (DPG) operate a site wide Free Access 3D printing scheme, open to all AMRC employees. Free Access enables 3D printing design and process knowledge to spread throughout the AMRC triggering increased use cases. Backed by user data, the success of the scheme has lead to an increase in demand for equipment. The Three Lots are required to meet increased demand, provide scope for scheme expansion, and also replace worn equipment. The machines will be used to provide 3D printed components in an expanded range of materials to all research projects across the AMRC. This specification is aimed at purchasing equipment for use in AMRC research applications. It is expected that suppliers will provide long term support for the equipment including application engineering, programming and software upgrades. Scope of Requirement: LOT 1 : Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printer with composite filament fabrication. LOT 2 : Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printer cell LOT 3 : Stereolithography (SLA) Polymer 3D printer cell Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure carried out in in accordance with the Regulations ( Public Contracts Regulations 2015). The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 6th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c115b2db-dbed-4360-a559-4b57d78f4d01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,022 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EXPRESS GROUP; FORMLABS; LASER LINES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c115b2db-dbed-4360-a559-4b57d78f4d01
- 6 Oct 2017 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a66a08-e622-4e7f-8b8d-d411992a2007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c115b2db-dbed-4360-a559-4b57d78f4d01
  14th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a66a08-e622-4e7f-8b8d-d411992a2007
  6th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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