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title: "Multi-Material 3D Printer"
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# Multi-Material 3D Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb91ad0-b38d-48bf-823f-6c6a4a85333e

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Multi-Material 3D Printer. This procurement, classified under Laser printers, was completed through a selective procurement method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender had a value of 233,858 GBP, with the tender period ending on 13th March 2024. The contract period runs from 26th March 2024 to 25th May 2025. The University's purchasing decision offers business opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the goods category.

This contract by the University of Southampton presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in supplying a versatile 3D printer for research and projects. The suitable businesses would need to provide a printer capable of using various materials, from bio-compatibility materials to ABS and clear materials. SYS Systems Limited was the awarded supplier for this contract, highlighting potential for growth in the laser printers industry within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

This procurement is to replace a 3D printer within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The current 3D printer has been instrumental in securing large research grants as well as providing the components for high-profile projects. The new 3D printer that the University is looking to purchase needs to be versatile with the materials it can use, from bio compatibility materials to ABS, soft rubber and clear materials. The Printer will need to be able to print as a digital material for printing assembly's in more than one material (digital materials is a mixture of materials together but with variants in its make-up to give different strengths and shore ratings).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327df07f-1c7a-43bb-a1f6-461375008f9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2024 - 25 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £233,858 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £233,858 |
| 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 | SYS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30232110 - Laser printers

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327df07f-1c7a-43bb-a1f6-461375008f9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/327df07f-1c7a-43bb-a1f6-461375008f9f
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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