---
title: "Polymer Additive Manufacturing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606229"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606229.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-11-29"
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# Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606229

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process titled "Polymer Additive Manufacturing" as part of its strategic planning. This tender, which falls under the goods category within the education sector, is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 12pm on 6th December 2019. The procurement will focus on advanced machinery capable of producing high-strength components in Glasgow, UK, with future communications anticipated on 27th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those with expertise in polymer additive manufacturing. Companies that can fulfil the specified requirements—such as producing high-quality, multi-coloured components and adhering to aerospace standards—will find this contract particularly advantageous. Suppliers in the sectors of engineering, manufacturing, and aerospace materials are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, potentially leading to growth and collaboration with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

Polymer Additive Manufacturing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender exercise to award a supplier who will provide a Polymer Additive Manufacturing. Key requirements: 1. The machine (s) must be capable of producing high strength, high integrity components up to 1m in size 2. The machine (s) must be capable of producing designs with multiple colours and textures (in the same build) up to 300mm in size 3. Capable of printing thermoplastics - ABS, PLA, high strength/ temp polymers 4. Capable of printing composite materials eg. Carbon fibre, nylon 5. Capable of producing components which meet aerospace standards. Potential bidders should register an interest via the Public Contract Scotland portal by 12pm on 6th December 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373660 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373660

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373660
  Polymer Additive Manufacturing - Polymer Additive Manufacturing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606229
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606229

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