--- title: "Tender for a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148647.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Tender for a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148647.json) ## Summary Swansea University, located in Swansea, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and has a funding value of GBP 45,357.50 (excluding VAT). The tender aims to acquire a machine capable of depositing inks and fillers for the fabrication of functional materials including magnetic and conductive inks, contributing to research in soft robotics. The deadline for bid submissions is 20th March 2025, with final awarding slated for 11th April 2025. The equipment delivery is expected at Swansea University's Bay Campus, SA1 8EN. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and specialised ink or material production. Companies equipped with the capability to supply high viscosity jetting platforms or those focused on advanced materials and robotics research will find this a lucrative chance to partner with an esteemed institution like Swansea University. Consortia and businesses that can offer quick lead times for the equipment delivery stand an advantageous position to expand their footprint in the academic and research sectors. ## Notice This procurement is to purchase a High Viscosity Multi-Material Jetting Platform able to deposit inks or suspensions with viscosities from 10 to 10,000 mPas and to facilitate the fabrication of filler-based functional materials such as conductive and magnetic inks using an additive manufacturing/3D printing approach.The primary purpose of procuring this machine is to facilitate the fabrication of various functional materials using an additive manufacturing/3D printing approach. The multi-head jetting platform will enable the deposition of diverse functional materials, such as magnetic, conductive, and dielectric materials, to develop prototypes and support research in soft robotics at Swansea University.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=148647 The EPSRC project duration is January 2025 to July 2026 so short lead time would be advantageous, to maximise the timescales for equipment usage and research.Delivery will be to Swansea University's Bay Campus SA1 8EN.Please refer to full suite of tender documents available under itt116017 on etenderwales BravoSolution(WA Ref:148647)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148647 | | 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 | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 30211400 - Computer configurations - 30232150 - Inkjet printers - 31171000 - Liquid dielectric transformers - 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment - 33158100 - Electromagnetic unit - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38230000 - Electromagnetic geophysical instruments - 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment - 42991210 - Offset printing machinery - 42992300 - Electromagnetic absorbent material - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 48151000 - Computer control system ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148647 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlso - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148647 - https://www.swansea.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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