--- title: "3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e772.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-10-04" --- # 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e772.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves APUC Limited, seeking contractors for a Dynamic Purchasing System to supply 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, and associated equipment and services to UK universities and colleges. This opportunity is classified under the goods category and has an estimated value of £80 million, with a contract duration of 720 days. The tender is currently active and submissions are accepted electronically until 3rd November 2021. As part of the selection criteria, tenderers must meet various technical requirements, including insurance coverage and financial stability. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced printing technologies and associated services. Companies providing products such as Stereolithography or Fused Deposition Modelling printers, alongside support and maintenance services, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct and an ability to deliver community benefits will find themselves in a favourable position within this procurement process. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. Types of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services that are required to be procured through the Dynamic Purchasing System, including, but not limited to: Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Fused Deposition Modelling printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Selective Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing PolyJet printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Digital Light Processing printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Multi Jet Fusion printers, accessories, materials, software and support/ servicing Direct Metal Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing. Electron Beam Melting printers, accessories, materials, software, and support/servicing 3D Scanners including optical scanners, structured light scanners, laser scanners and LIDAR, as well as accessories, software and support/servicing. Additional information: The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union Funds. Individual call-off contracts under this Dynamic Purchasing System may be financed by European Union Funds. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024581-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42664100 - Fusion equipment for plastics - 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment - 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment - 42991200 - Printing machinery ## Release History - 4 Oct 2021 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024581-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriffcourt-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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