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title: "3D Composites and Metal Printers- Aura"
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# 3D Composites and Metal Printers- Aura

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa9559ec-2305-4616-9d60-923c1924be04

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## Summary

The University of Hull is currently concluding its procurement process for the project titled "3D Composites and Metal Printers - Aura," aimed at constructing the Aura Innovation Centre. This facility will focus on low carbon innovation and is located at the Humber Bridgehead in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 4th September 2018. The total contract value is £164,000, with the contract set to run from 30th November 2018 to 29th November 2019. Seeking equipment suppliers in the renewable energy sector, the awarded contract has already been finalised, with the announcement published on 7th December 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the renewable energy sector, particularly those supplying advanced equipment for innovation centres. Local manufacturers and suppliers specialising in office machinery, general and special-purpose machinery, and similar fields will find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in this tender supports the Green Port Hull vision, which positions Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a hub for renewable energy, promising growth and job creation in the region.

## Notice

The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Funding for the technical equipment to be used within the facility is provided via a Green Port growth fund. The Green Port Hull vision is to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. By taking advantage of the Port of Hull's prime location in relation to the offshore wind opportunities in the North Sea the region is perfectly placed to capitalise on the UK's offshore wind industry. As well as offshore wind there are major opportunities in biofuels, waste to energy, solar, wave and tidal power generation. The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations, creating thousands of new jobs along with a wealth of opportunity for local people and business. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for the equipment required within the Aura Innovation Centre. To take part, please register at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a869e251-3347-405d-8af9-d54d2853bb42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPRESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a869e251-3347-405d-8af9-d54d2853bb42
- 28 Aug 2018 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac4374e-6733-4091-8926-06115846b5b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a869e251-3347-405d-8af9-d54d2853bb42
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac4374e-6733-4091-8926-06115846b5b2
  28th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

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