--- title: "SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HULL" published: "2022-09-15" --- # SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0368c5.json) ## Summary The University of Hull is conducting a tender under the SparkFund programme, on behalf of Grant Recipient Additive X Ltd, for the provision of equipment and consultancy services in the printing and related services industry. The total value of the programme is £17.8m, with £9.8m of ERDF grant funding. The tender involves the purchase of cutting-edge technology equipment with a deadline for submission by 19th October 2022. The contract period for successful bidders is from 15th November 2022 to 7th February 2023. This tender opportunity through the University of Hull's SparkFund programme offers a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the additive manufacturing industry, to secure a contract for providing advanced equipment. Businesses involved in 3D printing, design services, and technology solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The University of Hull's clear emphasis on low-carbon R&D projects and innovative solutions makes this opportunity ideal for companies looking to expand into sustainable manufacturing practices. ## Notice SparkFund is an ERDF funded grants programme available to Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), located in either the Humber of York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas. The total value of the programme is PS17.8m and it is in receipt of PS9.8m of ERDF grant funding. SparkFund is led and managed by the University of Hull and a dedicated SparkFund Team has been established to act as the direct interface with eligible SMEs and to support them to scope, design and successfully procure goods and/or services. This tender exercise is being carried out under the auspices of the University of Hull, under the SparkFund programme and on behalf of a Grant Recipient, Additive X Ltd. The grant recipient, Additive-X Ltd wish to enhance their facilities and service offering at their main site in Ripon. The facility and technologies will provide manufacture of parts as well as tools, prototypes, jigs and fittings and will be able to print in materials suitable for a wide range of industries and applications. This is a low-carbon R&D project requiring energy-efficient additive manufacturing of end-use parts at scale, with the least possible waste. In order to achieve their aims Additive-X wish to purchase equipment which is the very latest cutting-edge technology to help future-proof the project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Large build volume, fast Fused Filament Fibre 3D printer capable of printing with continuous fibre reinforcement. This 3D printer much be easy to use, cutting-edge technology capable of high speed, high quality prints and strong parts suitable for demanding applications. Lot 2 SLS 3D printing system safe to use in a workshop environment, capable of printing with Nylon 11 CF, with maximum powder recycling. Easy to use powder technology 3D printer, fast printing with large build volume for lower cost and energy use per part, plus printing with 100% recycled material. Lot 3 Handheld 3D scanner with reverse engineering solution including turntable and software. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025929-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2022 - 7 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £189,998 | | Lots value | £189,998 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HULL | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30232000 - Peripheral equipment - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2022 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025929-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hull.ac.uk - https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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