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title: "Additive Layer Manufacturing Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine"
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# Additive Layer Manufacturing Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b14487a9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is currently seeking to procure an Additive Layer Manufacturing Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine, aimed at supporting the manufacture of metal parts and tooling for a variety of materials. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified as miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery (CPV code 42900000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, which was published on 20 May 2016, with the tender period concluding on 6 July 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 3 October 2016 and conclude on 1 November 2016, with a total estimated value of £300,000. The machine is intended for a high-volume multi-user manufacturing environment, including educational purposes and bespoke engineering research.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing and industrial machinery. Companies that can demonstrate a collaborative approach and value-added partnerships with academic institutions may find this tender particularly appealing. The successful bidder should be positioned to enhance teaching and research capabilities while delivering bespoke solutions in a high-volume production setting.

## Notice

The University is seeking to procure an industrial/research capable Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine (the 'Machine') in order to facilitate the manufacture of metal parts and tooling from a variety materials. In addition to compliance with the Specification it is critical that the proposals offer additional added value in terms of forming a collaborative working partnership between the supplier and the University. The Machine must be appropriate for a high volume multi-user manufacturing environment, be able to support bespoke engineering research commercial part and tool production and to be used within a teaching environment. Additional information: Please ensure you direct any correspondence via BravoSolution portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a7de51-156c-4944-8c28-f753e71fd3fe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2016 - 1 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a7de51-156c-4944-8c28-f753e71fd3fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a7de51-156c-4944-8c28-f753e71fd3fe
  20th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk
  Any interst must be via BravoSolution e-tendering portal

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