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title: "507 3D Metal Printer"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 507 3D Metal Printer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e82b64a-2b15-46ba-8c02-28531ebf1e63

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## Summary

Aston University is currently seeking suppliers for the procurement of a 3D Metal Printer, aimed at enhancing the production of small-scale metal objects through a new sintering process. This tender falls under the industrial machinery category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, having been published on 7 May 2020, with a submission deadline set for 29 May 2020. The total budget for this contract is £170,000, and it is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing any eligible supplier to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the nature of the product and its innovative application may align well with their offerings. Successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their portfolio while contributing to the progressive field of metal 3D printing, positioning themselves as leaders in a rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a 3D Metal Printer that provides near net shape production of small scale metal objects. This is a new process wherein metallic parts are constructed by the sintering polymer-encased-metal powders. A cost effective technology that is bringing metal 3D printing into mainstream manufacture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a1e2b6-e426-4ac5-b66b-3c0127d8cf1f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a1e2b6-e426-4ac5-b66b-3c0127d8cf1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a1e2b6-e426-4ac5-b66b-3c0127d8cf1f
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0dc544e6-6f90-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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