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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1 plus accessories to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1 plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e3dac00-e67c-4de7-a1ff-6f6669aa3cbd

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of advanced 3D printing equipment, specifically the Markforged Metal X, Wash 1, and Sinter 1, along with necessary accessories. This opportunity falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and has been completed with a contract value of £153,352. The procurement method utilised is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 27 February 2022 and the contract effective from 1 March 2022 to 6 April 2022 at the university's location in Birmingham, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the manufacture and installation of high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and 3D printing solutions could greatly benefit from this project, leveraging their capabilities to meet the specific needs of the University of Birmingham and potentially securing further contracts in the educational sector or related industries.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of 3D Printers (Markforged Metal X, Wash 1 and Sinter 1) plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34221a-b4ef-47a9-abc4-7737f91a9f8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 6 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,352 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34221a-b4ef-47a9-abc4-7737f91a9f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34221a-b4ef-47a9-abc4-7737f91a9f8a
  1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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