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title: "Tender for Pharmaceutical 3D printer purchase"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146610"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-12-09"
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# Tender for Pharmaceutical 3D printer purchase

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146610

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## Summary

Swansea University has initiated an open tender for the purchase of a semi-solid extrusion 3D printer, primarily aimed at advancing research in drug delivery systems, personalised medicine, and innovative pharmaceutical formulations. This procurement falls under the industry categories of electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. The tender process, managed through eTenderwales, is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include the submission deadline on 20th December 2024 and the anticipated award date on 17th January 2025. The procurement location is Swansea, Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical technology, 3D printing, and laboratory equipment to expand their market presence and collaborate on high-impact research projects. Companies with expertise in producing advanced printing and graphics equipment, particularly those capable of manufacturing bespoke pharmaceutical machinery, would potentially benefit the most. This procurement method, being an open competitive process, allows equal opportunity for various suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a substantial contract with a leading academic institution.

## Notice

This Tender is for the supply and installation of a semi-solid extrusion 3D printer. The pharmaceutical 3D printer will be utilised to advance research in drug delivery systems, personalized medicine, and innovative pharmaceutical formulations.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146610 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_114560 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:146610)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146610 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 09:01 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146610

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146610
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

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