--- title: "Supply, delivery and commissioning of a de-powdering unit" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2020-09-16" --- # Supply, delivery and commissioning of a de-powdering unit Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a de-powdering unit, which is essential for the Laser Beam – Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) facility at the Advanced Forming Research Centre in Glasgow. This procurement, categorized under goods, is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for interested suppliers to register their interest set for 1700hrs on 28th September 2020. The de-powdering unit is expected to be on site by the end of January 2021, and it must be capable of safely handling fine metal powders, including combustible materials such as titanium. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced machinery and additive manufacturing technologies. Companies with expertise in producing equipment that meets safety regulations for handling hazardous materials will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could enable businesses to establish partnerships with a prominent educational institution while expanding their footprint in the growing field of additive manufacturing. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest from suppliers able to provide a de-powering unit. The Advanced Forming Research Centre/National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland is considering the purchase of a de-powdering unit. The de-powdering unit would be supporting equipment within the Laser Beam - Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) facility that shall be housed at the centre. The purpose of a de-powdering unit is to remove unfused loose powder from the surface as well as accessible interior channels of an Additive Manufactured part. All the necessary processing steps should be carried out within a safe and secure enclosed chamber. The de-powdering unit is expected to work specifically for metallic parts and therefore should be able to handle fine metal powders. The unit must have the necessary safety ratings so that it can handle combustible metal powders such as Titanium. The de-powdering unit is expected to be on site by the end of Jan-2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Prospective suppliers are asked to register their interest in a potential procurement exercise by 1700hrs on 28th September 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395105 | | 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 | 16 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Oct 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42640000 - Machine tools for working hard materials except metals ## Release History - 16 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395105 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395105 Supply, delivery and commissioning of a de-powdering unit - The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest from suppliers able to provide a de-powering unit. The Advanced Forming Research Centre/National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland is considering the purchase of a de-powdering unit. The de-powdering unit would be supporting equipment within the Laser Beam - Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) facility that shall be housed at the centre. The purpose of a de-powdering unit is to remove unfused loose powder from the surface as well as accessible interior channels of an Additive Manufactured part. All the necessary processing steps should be carried out within a safe and secure enclosed chamber. The de-powdering unit is expected to work specifically for metallic parts and therefore should be able to handle fine metal powders. The unit must have the necessary safety ratings so that it can handle combustible metal powders such as Titanium. The de-powdering unit is expected to be on site by the end of Jan-2021. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=630824 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630824.json.