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title: "LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)"
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# LUV00887 - Additive Manufacturing Unit (ERDF Funded Project)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef5f9f9c-dd13-483f-9161-72f448454170

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is conducting a procurement process for an "Additive Manufacturing Unit" as part of an ERDF funded project. This open tender procedure is classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and was active until 7th September 2020. The awarded contract value is £242,726, with the contract period set to commence on 2nd November 2020 and conclude by 31st December 2020. The procurement is focused in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and suppliers were invited to participate through the University's electronic tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and manufacturing sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in precision equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality additive manufacturing solutions will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging with such contract opportunities can drive business growth and enhance capabilities in innovative manufacturing technologies, catering to the needs of higher education institutions like the University of Leicester.

## Notice

The University is seeking tenders for the purchase of an Additive Manufacturing Unit required for an ERDF funded project. This procurement process is an OJEU open procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta eSourcing), contracts finder and EU Publications Office as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db4079f-bc5f-4f85-9c5c-2d875f066c1e |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,726 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,726 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HK TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2020 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db4079f-bc5f-4f85-9c5c-2d875f066c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db4079f-bc5f-4f85-9c5c-2d875f066c1e
  24th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=536225883
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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