--- title: "University of Sunderland - 3D Metal Printer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2018-08-09" --- # University of Sunderland - 3D Metal Printer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e999288e-38f9-43a3-a8ca-9519cff91fe1.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently engaging in a public procurement process for a "3D Metal Printer" under the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project), which is part of the ERDF funding initiative. This opportunity falls within the industrial machinery sector and is located in Sunderland, North East England. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 24th August 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for wider participation. The contract period is set to commence on 30th September 2018 and conclude on 30th September 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies. Companies specialising in metal additive manufacturing, laser sintering, and supply chain solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. With up to £800,000 available in matched funding for capital and technology introduction, SMEs with innovative solutions have the potential to grow through collaboration with the University of Sunderland, thereby tapping into a developing market supported by regional growth strategies. ## Notice Preamble Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a ?5.1M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland). The project is to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the NE LEP area. The support covers several work streams: 1 Practical engagement - utilisation of a Design or Process & Supply Chain or Maintenance Specialist for a minimum of 2 days in support of an issue for quick support resolution (Fully Funded) 2 Research Support - development of a product or process using research support from the academic skills within the University giving the SME the IP developed (Fully Funded) 3 Grant - ?800K available in matched funded support for capital / validation processes or introduction of technology 4 Capital technology centre - ?1M of capital available to support SME use for R&D work based within The Industry Centre, University of Sunderland (Fully Funded) 5 Supply Chain Potential - New products to market will be developed and issued for the regional SME's to become new suppliers to a developing market for growth (Fully Funded) This project envisages engagement with over 400 SME Manufacturers across the North East and is an integral part of the Regional Strategy for growth. Overall Requirement Specification for the Authority Metal 3D printer which produces parts by any suitable appropriate technology, such as Laser Metal Deposition, Direct Metal Laser Sintering, Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing or Bound Metal Deposition. If the process does not directly form the finished product then all downstream processes and equipment such as Wash/Debind stations and Sinter Furnace ovens must be included in the offer. Any shielding gas requirements need to be suitably and clearly identified and the options for supply of these presented. Typical printed part resolution of 50 microns. Build/print area of 250mm x 200mm x 150m or greater to enable production of real engineering components via Metal Additive Manufacturing. The proposed solution must be capable of printing in a range of materials including, but not limited to: Stainless Steel, Tool Steel, Titanium, Aluminium Any proposal should also clearly identify the issues, time, procedures and waste associated with changing from one material type/powder to another. Material costs should be identified for all 4 of the typical materials specified above, along with resultant typical yield from the process, and identifying again waste in changing material. Machine cleaning and HSE issue to be clearly identified. Extraction and Shield gas supply to be clearly identified as appropriate and costs identified along with any other requirement that will be necessary to support the complete installation and operation of the equipment. Software for processing the CAD data into the suitable print file and for co... Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3680bcf6-106a-48c3-a7f6-cbaa62ffd4a1 | | 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 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 9 Aug 2018 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3680bcf6-106a-48c3-a7f6-cbaa62ffd4a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3680bcf6-106a-48c3-a7f6-cbaa62ffd4a1 9th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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