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title: "ExOne's SMax+ Gold cover maintenance package"
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# ExOne's SMax+ Gold cover maintenance package

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb521d9-d6bd-4ab9-bdc8-a3792a85fd5f

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield initiated a tender for a four-year gold cover maintenance package for the ExOne SMax+ 3D sand printer located in Waverly 2 at AMRC Castings. The procurement process, classified under repair and maintenance services, concluded with an award made on 3rd August 2022, with the contract period running from 4th August 2022 to 31st March 2023. The total value of the contract is £305,572.43. The procurement method used was Single Source Authorisation, indicating that this was not a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in 3D printing technologies and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive service solutions tailored to high-tech machinery would be especially well-suited to engage with such contracts. The stable and long-term nature of this maintenance package could lead to consistent work and growth prospects within this niche industry.

## Notice

This is a 4-year gold cover maintenance package for the ExOne SMax+ 3D sand print located in Waverly 2 at AMRC Castings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea17d80-deba-4542-b4ed-87c25440a478 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,572 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,572 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea17d80-deba-4542-b4ed-87c25440a478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea17d80-deba-4542-b4ed-87c25440a478
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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