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title: "CEFAS21-152 RFQ for a stereo lithography 3D printer"
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# CEFAS21-152 RFQ for a stereo lithography 3D printer

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90535c4d-650d-45c2-8b15-fed0f503bf5e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cefas, part of the Defra Network, seeking to acquire a stereo lithography 3D printer valued at £13,397 to assist with the design and manufacturing of their products. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was fully completed as of 1 February 2022. The requested delivery of the printer is required by the week commencing 21 March 2022 to align with-end of financial year payments. The equipment shall be delivered and installed at Cefas’s facility in Lowestoft, Norfolk, UK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing, engineering, or 3D printing technologies. Firms that can deliver high-quality desktop 3D printers with specified features within a tight timeframe would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the open nature of the tender process, which seeks a range of suppliers to meet Cefas's requirements.

## Notice

Cefas' Electronics Team require a desktop 3D printer using stereo lithography technology with the following performance characteristics: - X and Y resolution at least 30 microns - Build volume minimum of 30cm x 20cm x 30cm (W x D x H) - Featuring use of various engineering resins - UK mains voltage supply - Ethernet and USB communications protocols - Associated wash system - Associated curing/hardening facility This device will be used to manufacture prototype pre-production parts and individual one-off jigs and components to assist with design and manufacturing of our products. Delivery and Installation Requirements: Please ensure that delivery lead times are contained within the proposal. It is important to Cefas that delivery is made before or during WC 21st March 2022 to ensure payment by end of FY. If delivery cannot be accommodated in this timeframe, Cefas reserve the right to withdraw from the exercise or request additional documentation to be provided as evidence of ownership. The equipment is required to be delivered/installed to Cefas, Pakefield Road Lowestoft NR33 0HT. All pricing provided must be inclusive of delivery 'INCOTERM DDP' if item is being imported (please advise).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03ad425-6527-49b8-b892-33e8c086fe87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,397 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,397 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDITIVE-X |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03ad425-6527-49b8-b892-33e8c086fe87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c03ad425-6527-49b8-b892-33e8c086fe87
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83805985-2d7e-4971-883a-4785fb7392bb
  n/a

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