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title: "1861/366/EML/CTI/17 High Resolution 3D Wax Printer"
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# 1861/366/EML/CTI/17 High Resolution 3D Wax Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92f312f-2718-4dbd-8af5-f9e7982b59ef

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a High Resolution 3D Wax Printer as part of the procurement initiated on 14 December 2017. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is specifically aimed at the printing machinery industry. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, following a closing date for submissions on 11 January 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 19 January 2018 and will extend until 28 February 2018. Interested suppliers are required to deliver the printer to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group located in Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and printing machinery sectors, particularly those that specialise in 3D printing technologies. Companies that can provide high-resolution printers with specific build requirements, including minimum dimensions and layer thickness, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract value of £70,000, businesses that successfully engage in this procurement could leverage the relationship with a prominent educational institution to further enhance their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

1861/366/EML/CTI/17 High Resolution 3D Wax Printer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 3D Wax Printer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The requirement is for a 3D wax printer with build volume of a minimum of 6.75 litres. The build platform will need a minimum x-axis of 250mm, y-axis of 180mm and a z-axis of 150mm. Preference would be given to a printer with 2 options for resolution when building the parts, in terms of layer thickness. The maximum layer thickness acceptable is 32um. Tender Process and Documentation: The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 11th of January 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Documentation may be downloaded via the University's electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Delivery Notes Delivery to the Castings Group of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de20d-a050-4a40-ad02-d7860b7935ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,879 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCURRENT DESIGN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 43720000 - Casting machines
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de20d-a050-4a40-ad02-d7860b7935ba
- 14 Dec 2017 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e92e835-0536-4f43-b5af-f3f36ee8040a
- 14 Dec 2017 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e92e835-0536-4f43-b5af-f3f36ee8040a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de20d-a050-4a40-ad02-d7860b7935ba
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e92e835-0536-4f43-b5af-f3f36ee8040a
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

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