--- title: "Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2017-11-23" --- # Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87402170-d47d-48c5-96be-b8f42f8e30ed.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently conducting a tender process for the procurement of a Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System, aimed at supporting their new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute. This open procurement process, classified under "Numerically-controlled machines for metal" (CPV code: 42632000), is set to close on 5 January 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 23 January 2018 and conclude by 28 March 2018, with delivery addresses eligible across the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those specialising in 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply components for high-power laser systems and precision machinery will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could enable SMEs and larger enterprises to establish partnerships with academic institutions, facilitating growth and innovation in the field of advanced materials. ## Notice The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI). The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a Powder Bed Metal Additive Manufacturing System. A 3D additive manufacturing system, equipped with high power dual lasers for melting and processing materials in-situ. This should include a primary, up to 700 W laser, with a standard spot size of below 80 m and ability to defocus or increase the spot size by at least 40%. The second laser should have a power up to 1000 W and also be capable of defocusing to a larger spot size of 600 um for the purpose of rapidly melting larger areas, melting multiple layers of powder at a time, pre-heating, or heat-treating individual layers. The system must be able to process a wide range of reactive (e.g. titanium) and non-reactive metallic powder materials. The system will comprise lasers and optical bench, a process chamber, powder supply and recoater system, a precision layer height control system, precision platform height control mechanism, with an integrated heating element able to heat the substrate to a desirable temperature up to 200oC, process gas filtration including flow sensor, oxygen sensors (ppm sensitivity), with controlled gas circulation to remove process fume, temperature sensors and dew point sensors. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4f290a-f2b8-49d0-9690-808b9763db5b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 | | 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 MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools - 42632000 - Numerically-controlled machines for metal ## Release History - 23 Nov 2017 at 17:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4f290a-f2b8-49d0-9690-808b9763db5b - 23 Nov 2017 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4f290a-f2b8-49d0-9690-808b9763db5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd4f290a-f2b8-49d0-9690-808b9763db5b 23rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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