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title: "3243/JN - Fused Filament 3D Printer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03210c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2022-07-04"
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# 3243/JN - Fused Filament 3D Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03210c

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process to source a Fused Filament 3D Printer, with a focus on miscellaneous special-purpose machinery. This initiative falls under the open procurement method and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 6th June 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 12th April 2022. The project is part of the Translation Energy Research Centre, aimed at facilitating research and innovation in green energy solutions, set in Sheffield, UK. The contract has a total value of £84,483.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, particularly those capable of producing composite-based systems that meet stringent durability and performance criteria. Firms that have expertise in sustainable technologies or that can innovate to meet the specific needs of the energy sector may find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence. As the centre continues to evolve, there may be further procurement opportunities for those looking to align with the University’s goals in eco-friendly energy solutions.

## Notice

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield has established a flagship national Translation Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a multitechnology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, CCUS and combustion. The centre has a range of novel pilot scale technologies and is continuously evolving to meet industrial research requirements. Often there is a need to design and manufacture proptypes, jigs, parts and tools quickly and effectively in order to react to the needs of the research programme. Therefore, the operational team is exploring the use of 3D printing technologies to support these activities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield has established a flagship national Translation Energy Research Centre (TERC) - a multitechnology, integrated platform for research, development and innovation at pilot-scale, to understand and demonstrate green energy solutions for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system. It is one of the largest and best-equipped research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen, bioenergy, CCUS and combustion. Low-carbon, sustainable energy (heat/power) generation is a key priority for the UK and internationally, with significant global opportunities for technology development and commercialisation. The centre has a range of novel pilot scale technologies and is continuously evolving to meet industrial research requirements. Often there is a need to design and manufacture proptypes, jigs, parts and tools quickly and effectively in order to react to the needs of the research programme. Therefore, the operational team is exploring the use of 3D printing technologies to support these activities. The TERC operational team has explored a range of 3D printing technologies and whilst metal based printers offer high performance, the complexity of design, print time, build restriction and multiphased manufacture process mean that this technology is not considered suitable for the required application. Furthermore, manufactured parts will need to endure reasonably high temperatures and possess reasonably high strength properties, so base level plastic printing methods are not considered adequate. Therefore, the operational team is looking to procure a composite based 3D printing system, capable of providing the desired flexibility as well as strength, accuracy and size of the application summarised in the technical specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018094-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 2 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,483 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDITIVE-X |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018094-2022
- 11 Mar 2022 at 21:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006770-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

## Provenance

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