---
title: "Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-121651"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2022-08-12"
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# Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-121651

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## Summary

The University of South Wales is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales" in the goods procurement category. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 12th August 2022. The buying organisation is the University of South Wales based in PONTYPRIDD. The tender aims to acquire a 3D metal printer to support optoelectronics research and the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the printing and graphics equipment industry to supply a 3D metal printer to the University of South Wales. Suppliers should be able to meet specific equipment requirements, including warranty, consumables, repairs, maintenance, and training services. To support sustainable procurement, suppliers need to provide energy efficiency information and end-of-life options for equipment disposal. Businesses involved in advanced photonics technologies and manufacturing collaborations could particularly benefit from this tender opportunity.

## Notice

USW is looking for a 3D metal printer for use as part of an optoelectronics research group.We want to be able to produce bespoke optical mounts and electronic heat sinks for use in prototypes and experiments produced by the group. Metal 3D printing in these applications is a disruptive technology which could lead to many interesting research opportunities in addition to supporting currently ongoing research.The 3D metal printer would be used as part of the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.This project aims to introduce businesses throughout Wales to advanced photonics technologies, and so any metal printer acquired by us would be brought to the attention of our many business collaborators in the manufacturing sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121651 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79822000 - Composition services
- 79822100 - Print-plate making services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 11:51 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121651
- 25 May 2022 at 13:36 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121651

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY399916&idx=1
  25th May 2022 - ITT
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAY399916&idx=2
  25th May 2022 - GDPR

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwales.ac.uk
- https://https//:www.mark3d.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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