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title: "Ceramic 3D Printer"
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# Ceramic 3D Printer

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed52c403-d0f5-4a05-a4eb-f370d6f9b404

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is conducting a tender for a Ceramic 3D Printer, aimed at supporting developments in vehicle electrification. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the estimated contract value ranging from £500,000 to £650,000. The tender period ended on 17 May 2021, with the contract set to commence on 31 May 2021 and last until 30 May 2025. The equipment will be delivered to the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre located in Newport, Wales. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and 3D printing sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-temperature ceramic materials and advanced printing technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's specifications prioritise flexibility and innovation. Businesses with expertise in prototype development, materials testing, and advanced fabrication techniques would find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities.

## Notice

Scope The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is looking to create a modular, flexible, accelerated prototype package assembly and test facility to support developments around vehicle electrification incorporating compound semiconductor devices, modules and systems. This would allow experimentation, feasibility, proof of concept and small prototype volume build. As part of the package assembly research and development methodology, we require a ceramic 3D printer and post processing ovens to fabricate ceramic materials, capable of producing items suited to high temperature use. The printer shall allow CSA Catapult to create ceramic prototypes of arbitrary size and shape, ranging from 1 - 100 mm in length, particularly 40 x 70 x 100 as a minimum acceptable build volume. We are also interested in multi material capability allowing a minimum of two materials to be printed and form a solid (green / uncured) model. The parts created will be used functionally, so repeatability, dimensional consistency and process reliability are paramount. The estimated value of the contract is PS500,000 to PS650,000 including all options and extensions. The system will be installed at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre in 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-045 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42156426-6041-4635-adef-d2ad6c1da5dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 1 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £588,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITHOZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42156426-6041-4635-adef-d2ad6c1da5dc
- 16 Apr 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959f711e-af41-4a9d-bd67-b8cc333a8c58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42156426-6041-4635-adef-d2ad6c1da5dc
  21st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/959f711e-af41-4a9d-bd67-b8cc333a8c58
  16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

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