--- title: "Multi-material, Multi-colour Production 3D Printer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2019-05-13" --- # Multi-material, Multi-colour Production 3D Printer Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1aeb183-4d62-47a2-bc39-9588bd1cfae4.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is seeking to acquire a multi-material, multi-colour 3D printer as part of its initiative to establish the Sir Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovation located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 17th June 2019. The chosen supplier will be required to deliver the equipment, essential for creating anatomically realistic models for various medical applications, by the contract start date of 15th July 2019, with the contract scheduled to be completed by 30th September 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold value. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in 3D printing technology, particularly those focused on advanced materials and medical applications. Suppliers capable of producing cutting-edge printers that utilise poly-jet deposition and offer texture mapping and colour gradient functionalities would be particularly well-positioned to compete. This contract could enhance the capabilities of firms engaged in innovative medical devices, educational tools, and engineering solutions, thus facilitating growth within the sector. ## Notice The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI). Multi-material, Multi-colour Production 3D Printer The equipment purchased will in the first instance be used to create clinically realistic examples of human anatomy in terms of colour and textures of living tissues. Examples of this include: Research in the psychological issues of facial prosthetics through reproducing realistic colour and lustre along with representative mechanical properties. Producing "phantoms" to mimic X-Ray and NMR contrast for medical imaging applications. External orthotic devices. Anatomical models with matched mechanical behaviour. for surgical planning, training and education. Dental models for training and education applications. Other applications include: 3D models to visualise computed tomography images, 3D colour models to represent stress and strain distributions in engineering models, representative materials with graded mechanical properties. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The University of Manchester will be home to a new national research and innovation centre in advanced materials, the Sir Henry Royce Institute (SHRI). The University of Manchester plans to purchase a voxel level multi-material, multi-colour production 3D printer for the development of real looking parts in a single print. The system must be based on poly-jet deposition and capable of texture mapping and colour gradients. The equipment purchased will in the first instance be used to create clinically realistic examples of human anatomy in terms of colour and textures of living tissues. Examples of this include: Research in the psychological issues of facial prosthetics through reproducing realistic colour and lustre along with representative mechanical properties. Producing "phantoms" to mimic X-Ray and NMR contrast for medical imaging applications. External orthotic devices. Anatomical models with matched mechanical behaviour. for surgical planning, training and education. Dental models for training and education applications. Other applications include: 3D models to visualise computed tomography images, 3D colour models to represent stress and strain distributions in engineering models, representative materials with graded mechanical properties. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30232100 - Printers and plotters - 30232150 - Inkjet printers ## Release History - 13 May 2019 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb - 13 May 2019 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb - 13 May 2019 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb - 13 May 2019 at 13:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb - 13 May 2019 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff528930-3197-4cd9-8634-0f2269fc23cb 13th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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