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title: "16-73 Stereolithographic (SLA) Machine Facility"
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# 16-73 Stereolithographic (SLA) Machine Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca7071f0-34e8-4631-beba-506be21d2aea

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is looking to procure a Stereolithographic (SLA) Machine Facility for its Telford Campus to support the manufacture of polymer and ceramic parts and tooling. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £300,000. The tender was published on 11 January 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2017, lasting until 31 August 2017. This open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, contributing to transparency and fair opportunity within the industry classified under miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the production of advanced manufacturing equipment and associated technologies. Companies that specialise in engineering solutions, particularly those with experience in high-volume, multi-user manufacturing environments, would find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. The University is interested not only in compliance with the specifications but also in forming a collaborative partnership that could lead to further business avenues and innovation within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus, is seeking to procure an industrial/research capable laser based Stereolithographic (SLA) Machine Facility in order to facilitate the manufacture of polymer and ceramic filled polymer parts and tooling. The systems 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. 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 of Wolverhampton. Additional information: All correspondence via BravoSolution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c69031-777a-4725-b348-5e929524450b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2017 - 15 Apr 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 3D SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c69031-777a-4725-b348-5e929524450b
- 11 Jan 2017 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9600f4-4618-4f0a-9e57-83c04e1d310f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c69031-777a-4725-b348-5e929524450b
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9600f4-4618-4f0a-9e57-83c04e1d310f
  11th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
  BravoSolution

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