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title: "SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services"
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# SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0368cc

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## Summary

The University of Hull is leading the SparkFund procurement process for the provision of equipment and consultancy services within the Printing and related services industry category. The total value of the programme is £17.8m, with a £9.8m ERDF grant. The University of Hull will manage the direct interface with Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Humber area. The tender, titled "SparkFund - Provision of equipment and consultancy services", is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by 9th January 2023. The lots include various cutting-edge technology equipment such as 3D printers and scanners, with contract periods starting from 24th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing, particularly those working on low-carbon R&D projects, to compete for contracts. Companies providing equipment related to additive manufacturing, such as 3D printers and scanners, are well-suited to bid for the provision of these services. The University of Hull, as the contracting authority, aims to future-proof projects by acquiring the latest technology. The procurement method for this tender is an Open procedure, offering a transparent process for interested suppliers to engage with the University of Hull in enhancing their facilities and service offerings.

## 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. 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

Large build volume, fast Fused Filament Fibre 3D printer capable of printing with continuous fibre reinforcement.

This 3D printer must be easy to use, cutting-edge technology capable of high speed, high quality prints and strong parts suitable for demanding applications.

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.

Handheld 3D scanner

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/033845-2022 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,997 |
| Lots value | £189,998 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 29 Nov 2022 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033845-2022
- 15 Nov 2022 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032428-2022
- 15 Sep 2022 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025941-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hull.ac.uk
- https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=UNIHULL

## Provenance

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