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title: "Purchase of High Temperature FDM & Continuous Carbon Fibre Printers"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-12-09"
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# Purchase of High Temperature FDM & Continuous Carbon Fibre Printers

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db8425af-52d1-44a2-9303-88b9791c7a2f

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## Summary

Lancaster University is initiating a procurement process to purchase two high temperature FDM and continuous carbon fibre printers. This project, classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, is located in Lancaster, North West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 January 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 19 January 2021, lasting until 18 January 2022. The university reserves the right not to award a contract and will not split the procurement among multiple suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in high temperature additive manufacturing technologies. Companies that provide advanced manufacturing equipment or materials capable of processing polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) and carbon fibre would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, potential suppliers should consider the possibility of future contract extensions as there may be additional compatible purchases funded by grants, making this a strategic opportunity for expansion in the sector.

## Notice

Lancaster University would like to procure two specialist material additive manufacturing machines, the first being high temperature material filament-based, capable of processing polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) along with other more standard materials such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or polylactic acid (PLA), and the second capable of printing with continuous strand carbon fibre. The specific requirements in terms of build volume etc. are given in the mandatory requirements in subsequent paragraphs. There may be the possibility of a contract extension or additions to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future, subject to the award of grant funding. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fde725c-0028-4817-a8e6-fe327057bff8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2021 - 18 Jan 2022 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fde725c-0028-4817-a8e6-fe327057bff8
- 9 Dec 2020 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fde725c-0028-4817-a8e6-fe327057bff8
- 9 Dec 2020 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fde725c-0028-4817-a8e6-fe327057bff8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fde725c-0028-4817-a8e6-fe327057bff8
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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