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title: "Powder bed additive manufacturing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587903"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-03-24"
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# Powder bed additive manufacturing equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587903

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has conducted a tender process for the procurement of powder bed additive manufacturing equipment for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. This procurement, classified under the goods category, was initiated on 18 June 2019, with a submission deadline of 22 July 2019. The open procedure allowed multiple bids, culminating in a complete award on 19 March 2020, where one contract for the purchase of two machines was signed, valued at £605,599. Additional options for leasing equipment were also solicited within this tender.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in additive manufacturing technologies or related services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing machinery, delivery, installation, and support services will be well-positioned to compete. The contract enables suppliers to establish a relationship with a reputable educational institution, potentially leading to further business opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the supply of powder bed additive manufacturing equipment to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. The Contracting Authority is seeking offers for both the purchase and lease of the equipment specified within the tender documentation. The Contracting Authority seeks offers for both one and two pieces of equipment within the ITT - Tenderers should note that two machines will only be sourced where the budget is sufficient to do so. All other information relating to the procurement exercise can be found within the invitation to tender (ITT) docments.

### Lot Information

Lease of one powder bed additive manufacturing machine and associated services

The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the 36-month lease of one powder bed additive manufacturing machine. Tenderers offers must include an option for the Contracting Authority to Purchase the Goods at the end of the lease period. Tenderers offers must include delivery, commissioning, and training for the equipment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Lease of two powder bed additive manufacturing machines & associated services

The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the 36-month lease of two powder bed additive manufacturing machines. Tenderers offers must include an option for the Contracting Authority to Purchase the Goods at the end of the lease period. Tenderers offers must include delivery, commissioning, and training for the equipment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Purchase of one powder bed additive manufacturing machine & associated services

The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the supply of one powder bed additive manufacturing machine to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. Bids must include the delivery, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and maintenance for the equipment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Purchase of two powder bed additive manufacturing machines & assoicated services

The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the supply of two powder bed additive manufacturing machines to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. Bids must include the delivery, installation, commissioning, training, warranty and maintenance for the equipment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384269 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £605,599 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENISHAW UK SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384269
- 18 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357895
  Powder bed additive manufacturing equipment - The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the supply of powder bed additive manufacturing equipment to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. The Contracting Authority is seeking offers for both the purchase and lease of the equipment specified within the tender documentation. The Contracting Authority seeks offers for both one and two pieces of equipment within the ITT - Tenderers should note that two machines will only be sourced where the budget is sufficient to do so. All other information relating to the procurement exercise can be found within the invitation to tender (ITT) docments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384269
  Powder bed additive manufacturing equipment - The Contracting Authority seeks bids from the market for the supply of powder bed additive manufacturing equipment to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. The Contracting Authority is seeking offers for both the purchase and lease of the equipment specified within the tender documentation. The Contracting Authority seeks offers for both one and two pieces of equipment within the ITT - Tenderers should note that two machines will only be sourced where the budget is sufficient to do so. All other information relating to the procurement exercise can be found within the invitation to tender (ITT) docments.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587903
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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