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title: "3D Metal Printer Lease"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# 3D Metal Printer Lease

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90160a5a-1cd9-47ae-ac63-bab1c3517759

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "3D Metal Printer Lease" contract, initiated by the University of Southampton, has been completed. The tender falls under the industry category of metal-working machine tools (CPV: 42630000) with the primary delivery region being the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this tender has moved from tendering to award, although the contract has not been awarded to any supplier and the procurement has been withdrawn. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the end date of the tender period being 12 April 2024. The lease was intended to start on 1 June 2024 and end on 30 November 2029 but was later adjusted for a single day contract concluding on 21 August 2024. The total contract value was estimated at £500,000 GBP. The publication and status update dates indicate recent updates in August 2024.

This tender represented an opportunity for businesses in the fields of aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare sectors. Specifically, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from engaging with cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology that supports world-leading research and extends the capabilities of traditional manufacturing methods. The leasing opportunity could provide substantial business growth through innovation in manufacturing processes, product customisation, and material waste reduction. Businesses specialising in additive manufacturing or those seeking to expand their technological capabilities would have found this tender particularly appealing. Despite its withdrawal, similar future opportunities could provide significant value for businesses aligned with advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions.

## Notice

This contract has not been awarded and this procurement has been withdrawn.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f862e0-7b54-4df6-97b8-91155853f368 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f862e0-7b54-4df6-97b8-91155853f368
- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f862e0-7b54-4df6-97b8-91155853f368
- 7 Mar 2024 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53068a51-b378-41a4-9fe2-77ab4e539580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f862e0-7b54-4df6-97b8-91155853f368
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53068a51-b378-41a4-9fe2-77ab4e539580
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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