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title: "3D Metal Printer Lease"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044663"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# 3D Metal Printer Lease

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044663

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process aimed at leasing a 3D Metal Printer for its School of Engineering. This initiative falls under the goods category within the metal-working machine tools industry and targets advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM). The procurement covers a fixed term of 3 years, with an optional extension of up to an additional 2 years, and is conducted through an open procedure. The project's geographical focus is Southampton, Hampshire, England, with essential deadlines, including the tender submission end date on 12 April 2024, followed by the award period starting immediately after.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in metal-printing technologies, offering significant growth potential by supporting cutting-edge research in multiple sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive, and healthcare. Companies specialising in AM equipment, materials, and related services like training, software, and aftersales support will find this procurement particularly well-suited. The estimated contract value of £500,000 reinforces the University's commitment to acquiring top-tier technological solutions, fostering innovation, and enhancing capabilities in various high-impact industrial applications.

## Notice

The School of Engineering wants to lease a 3D Metal Printer for a fixed term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The metal printer will support world-leading research utilising new materials and printing methods and extend the capability of the 2D and 3D printing currently undertaken within the School. Applications for metal printing can be found in aerospace, defence, automotive, healthcare, and many other industries and will lead to revolutionary new medical, electronic, mechanical, optical, acoustic, heat transfer, and sensing devices being designed and manufactured. This is due to the many advantages, including design flexibility, product customisation, and minimisation of material waste, that printing offers over subtractive manufacturing. The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) means that geometrics are no longer constrained to the limited base stock that components are traditionally machined from.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Engineering wants to lease a 3D Metal Printer for a fixed term of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The metal printer will support world-leading research utilising new materials and printing methods and extend the capability of the 2D and 3D printing currently undertaken within the School. Applications for metal printing can be found in aerospace, defence, automotive, healthcare, and many other industries and will lead to revolutionary new medical, electronic, mechanical, optical, acoustic, heat transfer, and sensing devices being designed and manufactured. This is due to the many advantages, including design flexibility, product customisation, and minimisation of material waste, that printing offers over subtractive manufacturing. The use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) means that geometrics are no longer constrained to the limited base stock that components are traditionally machined from. The University conducted this procurement using the Open Procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring goods described in the Specification. The University proposed to enter into a Contract for up to five years and six months. This was to be the maximum contract period. This comprised of an initial contract period of three years and six months for the provision of the equipment and initial lease term, with an optional extension period of two years additional leasing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026708-2024 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026708-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007346-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://southampton.ac.uk
- http://www.southampton.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
- https://intendhost.co.uk/

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