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title: "Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608226"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-04-17"
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# Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608226

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a procurement process for the "Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine", aimed at enhancing operations within the Advanced Forming Research Centre. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The tender, classified as an open procedure, is currently active with a significant project value of £740,245. The deadline for bid submissions was 4th February 2020, and the award was made shortly thereafter on 24th March 2020 to Tritech-3D LTD, who will supply, deliver, install, and commission the required equipment.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in additive manufacturing technologies. Companies with a proven track record in supplying advanced manufacturing equipment and supporting services, including installation and training, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate an average yearly turnover of at least £1,200,000 and necessary insurance levels would benefit from this tender's requirements and criteria, potentially leading to substantial partnerships with the University of Strathclyde.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of a Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine(s) for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) This procurement is for the provision of a Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine(s). The requirement involves the machine, software, warranty, servicing, training, delivery, installation and commissioning. This piece of equipment is required to print various thermoplastics, composite materials, and acrylic based materials and other components which meet the aerospace standards over 800mm. This piece of equipment shall be housed at the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC) and used by Advanced Forming research Centre (AFRC) staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385330 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £740,245 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TRITECH-3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385330
- 20 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375853

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375853
  Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385330
  Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000608226
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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