--- title: "Open tender for the supply and installation of a 3D Printing Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-01-12" --- # Open tender for the supply and installation of a 3D Printing Machine Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b.json) ## Summary Coventry University is seeking suppliers for the open tender titled "Open tender for the supply and installation of a 3D Printing Machine." This procurement, falling under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, is located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 10 February 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). This project, backed by the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), aims to equip the National Transport Design Centre at Coventry University's Technology Park, which is set to open in spring 2017. The contract is valued at £180,000, with a minimum requirement of £170,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and supplying advanced technological equipment, specifically 3D printing machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project aligns with their capabilities. The successful bidder will contribute to a pioneering centre focused on design research and innovation within various transport sectors, including automotive and aerospace, creating a platform for ongoing collaboration and growth within the industry. ## Notice Supported by the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Coventry University will be opening the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at its Technology Park in spring 2017. The centre will focus on design research, post-graduate education and industry engagement, both with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the transport sector (automotive, rail, marine and aerospace), suppliers in those sectors and potential new entrants. The facility will be equipped with industrial standard, state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure that NTDC can offer high quality design solutions, both physical and virtual, based on the outcomes of Coventry University's design research. The University is looking to procure a 3D Printing Machine to support the NTDC's rapid prototyping facilities for producing accurate product prototypes in a range of materials, including polymers and elastomers/rubbers. For more information refer to the tender documents. Please Note: The tender closing date has been amended from 8 February 2017 to 10 February 2017 - 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The tender documentation can be located on Coventry University's tendering portal - In-tend. A link to the current advertised tender opportunities at Coventry University can be found below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current To access the tender documents you must make a expression of interest and register on the In-tend site. Delivery Notes Coventry University - Coventry Campus Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Funding Description Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262589fe-2f73-43c5-bd51-d2db03b8b735 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2017 - 9 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Jan 2017 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262589fe-2f73-43c5-bd51-d2db03b8b735 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262589fe-2f73-43c5-bd51-d2db03b8b735 20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.coventry.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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