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title: "595 - 3D Multi-Jet Printer"
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# 595 - 3D Multi-Jet Printer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82d85173-aad9-46e4-a1cb-fdb8057a28d1

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a 3D Multi-Jet Printer, classified under the goods category as Printers and Plotters. The total contract value is £134,048, with a contract period set from 28th March 2022 to 27th March 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28th October 2021. The awarded contract, with a value of £131,000, went to Additive-X Ltd on 17th February 2022.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in 3D printing and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar contracts. The integration of advanced printing technology at Aston University may also open up collaborative projects and partnerships in educational and research contexts, enhancing growth potential for innovative businesses in this field.

## Notice

* Purchase of a 3D printer, with supporting hardware, warranty and maintenance agreements, training and support package to allow the successful installation and operation of the facility by existing staff. * Establishment of the machine within the prototyping facility with successful integration into daily operations (software and hardware) to be used safely and effectively in support of research, teaching, and IoT course operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfff001-bef7-419a-9685-1e2fdceba7e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 27 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,048 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDITIVE-X |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfff001-bef7-419a-9685-1e2fdceba7e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfff001-bef7-419a-9685-1e2fdceba7e7
  21st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7772977c-932a-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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