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title: "Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c92e"
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# Two-Photon Polymerisation 3D Printer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c92e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently in the tender stage of procuring a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system for its Physics & Astronomy department. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement is an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £219,825 and includes a key deadline of 30th January 2025 for tender submissions. The contract period is expected to start on 24th February 2025 and end on 23rd February 2026. The equipment is required to create multi-scale (nano, micro, and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on various substrates and has received funding from the EPSRC Core Equipment Fund.

This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing equipment, particularly those experienced with 3D printing and lithography systems. Companies with capabilities in producing high-precision equipment suitable for academic research environments will find this tender particularly fitting. Given the strong emphasis on precision and scalability, firms that can demonstrate expertise and previous success in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete. This tender not only allows businesses to grow by securing a substantial contract but also to establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Physics & Astronomy department at the University of Exeter has a requirement for a two-photon polymerisation (2PP) 3D printer (lithography) system, capable of creating multi-scale (nano, micro and meso-scale) 3D features in photoresist materials on a variety of substrates. The University's full specification is set out within the tender documents. Additional information: This requirement has received funding from the EPSRC Core Equipment Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040789-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,825 |
| Lots value | £219,825 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040789-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88720&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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