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title: "Direct Metal or Conductive Ink Deposition System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632939"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-02-02"
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# Direct Metal or Conductive Ink Deposition System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632939

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the "Direct Metal or Conductive Ink Deposition System". This procurement falls under the education category and is part of an open tender process, which has now reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 1st February 2021, following a competitive bidding period that demonstrated robust interest with a range of bids. The system is intended for installation at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre at the university's campus, and it is designed to be operated by non-specialists, specifically for medical device development.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced manufacturing and technology in the medical and educational fields. Companies with expertise in direct metal deposition technologies or conductive ink applications would find this tender highly relevant. The tender process encourages participation from various suppliers, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which could leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within the academic and medical research sectors.

## Notice

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a direct metal or conductive ink deposition system. The system should be capable of being operated by non-specialists (research associates and PhD students) for general work associated with medical device development. The system is to be delivered to The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre, Room G.17, Earl Mountbatten Building located its Edinburgh Campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a direct metal or conductive ink deposition system. The system should be capable of being operated by non-specialists (research associates and PhD students) for general work associated with medical device development.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405536 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEOTECH AMT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405536
- 9 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396900

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396900
  Direct Metal or Conductive Ink Deposition System - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a direct metal or conductive ink deposition system. The system should be capable of being operated by non-specialists (research associates and PhD students) for general work associated with medical device development. The system is to be delivered to The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre, Room G.17, Earl Mountbatten Building located its Edinburgh Campus.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405536
  Direct Metal or Conductive Ink Deposition System - The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a direct metal or conductive ink deposition system. The system should be capable of being operated by non-specialists (research associates and PhD students) for general work associated with medical device development. The system is to be delivered to The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre, Room G.17, Earl Mountbatten Building located its Edinburgh Campus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632939
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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