---
title: "Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-12-18"
---

# Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018.json)

## Summary

The University of Exeter's Physics & Astronomy department is initiating an open tender process for the acquisition of a Two-Photon Polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer. This advanced lithography system is required to create multi-scale 3D features in various photoresist materials. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically excluding glasses (CPV code: 38000000). The tender is active and significant deadlines include the closing date for submissions on 30th January 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the contract set to commence on 24th February 2025 and conclude by 23rd February 2026. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in 3D printing technology and photonic systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Participating in this procurement can lead to a high-value contract worth approximately £219,825.83 GBP, fostering long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution and enhancing the contractor's portfolio and visibility within the academic and scientific community.

## Notice

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20155d93-6c4c-48c4-871d-93026a9f6d40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,825 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20155d93-6c4c-48c4-871d-93026a9f6d40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20155d93-6c4c-48c4-871d-93026a9f6d40
  18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88720&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e662785-439c-448f-aca8-a17212251018.json.