--- title: "3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-09-30" --- # 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by APUC Limited, a body governed by public law based in Stirling, UK. This active tender, titled "3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment," falls under the education industry category and involves a dynamic purchasing system aimed at acquiring various 3D printing and scanning technologies valued at £80,000,000. The procurement method employed is selective, with submissions required electronically before the deadline on 3rd November 2021 at 1:00 PM. This includes various types of printers and scanners, as well as associated services. The contracting authority has specified that the selected contractor(s) will provide equipment with warranties, subject to terms established at the mini-competition stage. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in 3D printing and scanning technologies, including manufacturers of advanced printers, suppliers of related materials and software, and service providers offering support and maintenance. Companies with robust financial standing, as evidenced by two years of audited accounts or equivalent proof, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those capable of delivering community benefits and adhering to the required ethical and sustainability standards will find themselves in a favourable position within this dynamic purchasing system. ## Notice 1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. Types of 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services that are required to be procured through the Dynamic Purchasing System, including, but not limited to: Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Fused Deposition Modelling printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Selective Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing PolyJet printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Digital Light Processing printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing Multi Jet Fusion printers, accessories, materials, software and support/ servicing Direct Metal Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing. Electron Beam Melting printers, accessories, materials, software, and support/servicing 3D Scanners including optical scanners, structured light scanners, laser scanners and LIDAR, as well as accessories, software and support/servicing.. Individual call-off contracts under this Dynamic Purchasing System may be financed by European Union Funds. 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. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Dynamic Purchasing System for a further 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institution requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429293 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | £80,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42664100 - Fusion equipment for plastics - 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment - 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment - 42991200 - Printing machinery ## Release History - 30 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429293 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429293 3D Printers, 3D Scanners and Associated Equipment - 1.1 The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for a Dynamic Purchasing System which will be used to procure 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Associated Equipment and Services by the UK Universities and Colleges. For the avoidance of doubt, all equipment and services will come with a warranty for which the exact terms will be determined by an Institution at mini competition stage. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668684 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=2b94c65f-8efb-4522-a1bf-e3d97b944b16&_ncp=1629279839114.33070-1 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000668684. 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