--- title: "2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-09-16" --- # 2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de6a3eb4-134f-4459-a915-b9198f071b47.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for the award of a contract for a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer. This initiative is part of their efforts to enhance capabilities at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in North East Wales. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract covering requirements for four years, starting from 31st January 2020 to 30th January 2024. The closing date for the tender submission occurred on 9th December 2019, and the successful bid was awarded to Express Group Limited T/A GoPrint3D for a contract value of £95,597. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, particularly those specialising in the production of specialised machinery and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process was designed to be inclusive. As the University aims to utilise the 3D printer for rapid prototyping and to support local SMEs and partners, there are possibilities for collaboration and knowledge exchange, further enabling business growth in the region. ## Notice 2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. Scope of Requirement The new AMRC Wales facility located in NE Wales and has a requirement to be able to rapidly produce prototypes of designs for examination and has identified that 3D Printing is the best method of achieving this criteria. We are looking to purchase an advanced polymer 3D printer to enhance the capability of our centre and gain knowledge which we can pass onto our customers, partners and local SME's in rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. The contract will cover the consumables of the printer for a 4 year period, however there are no guaranteed volumes of purchase. The machine is required to meet a high demand, provide scope for expansion in the future, and also demonstrate how the technology can replace some traditional equipment. The machine will be used to provide 3D printed components to support research and development projects being carried out at the AMRC Wales facility (AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH). Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb62434-71c5-4b30-84f1-2ea40a466b88 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £95,597 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EXPRESS GROUP LIMITED T/A GOPRINT3D | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 30232110 - Laser printers - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 16 Sep 2020 at 08:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb62434-71c5-4b30-84f1-2ea40a466b88 - 27 Jan 2020 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb62434-71c5-4b30-84f1-2ea40a466b88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb62434-71c5-4b30-84f1-2ea40a466b88 16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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