--- title: "Provision of a Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED" published: "2017-03-17" --- # Provision of a Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4d7b42-d630-4614-a716-9998fa0d281c.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab)" at their new Science, Technology & Prototyping Centre, located in Wolverhampton, England. This project, which forms part of the establishment of a £10 million facility, is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11th April 2017. The successful contractor will be responsible for supplying, installing, and commissioning specified equipment, along with extending the necessary electrical supply by the end of May 2017. The contract will commence on 26th May 2017 and run until 25th May 2019. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that this project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and must comply with budget requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in laboratory and industrial equipment. Companies engaged in the supply of laboratory furniture, optical instruments, or industrial furnaces and ovens would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with this contract can also enhance visibility within the science and technology sectors, positioning businesses to form long-term relationships with the University and other stakeholders in innovative technology development. ## Notice The Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) is a new facility being established within the newly constructed Science, Technology & Prototyping Centre at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park. This PS10m Science, Technology & Prototyping Centre will open in Spring 2017 and will comprise a total of 3,900m2 nett floor space. The Fab Lab will provide a combination of high quality office, laboratory and workshop areas to support science and technology based businesses. General information about the Fab Lab can be found be found at http://fablabsuk.co.uk/. The Fab Lab will occupy a 1,097ft2 unit on the ground floor of the building, initially for the duration of the iPSS project i.e. to March 2019. This Invitation is to tender for the supply, installation and commissioning of the equipment specified in Schedule 1 of this Invitation and the necessary works to extend the network of 3 phase electricity outlets sufficient for the operation of all equipment Deadline for installation and commissioning of every piece of equipment detailed in the lots specified in Schedule 1 and the extension of the 3 phase supply is the end of May 2017. This is an ERDF Funded Project and suppliers MUST be able to meet the budget requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101d101e-c247-4f56-8ffc-3731ec170fa2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 May 2017 - 25 May 2019 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens ## Release History - 17 Mar 2017 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101d101e-c247-4f56-8ffc-3731ec170fa2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/101d101e-c247-4f56-8ffc-3731ec170fa2 17th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://fablabsuk.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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