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title: "Ceramic 3D Printer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a6ea"
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published: "2021-04-16"
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# Ceramic 3D Printer

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a6ea

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is currently initiating a tender titled "Ceramic 3D Printer" within the laboratory and precision equipment industry, located in Newport, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the open tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 May 2021 at 10:00 AM. This contract has an estimated value ranging from £500,000 to £650,000 and will be executed at the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre, focusing on the development of a modular facility for vehicle electrification prototypes.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those with capabilities in 3D printing and materials engineering. Companies that manufacture ceramic materials or precision equipment, as well as those involved in research and development, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance market presence and facilitate collaborations in the rapidly evolving sector of compound semiconductors and electrification technologies.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008057-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008057-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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