Published date: 25 October 2018

This notice was replaced on 20 December 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 20 December 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Printers and plotters - 30232100

  • Laser printers - 30232110

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£170,000 to £190,000

Procurement reference

2107/410/MY/AMRC/18

Published date

25 October 2018

Closing date

26 November 2018

Contract start date

14 December 2018

Contract end date

30 April 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

2107/410/MY/AMRC/18 Metal AM 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Metal AM 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Scope of Requirement
The Design and Prototyping Group (DPG) house a variety of 3D printing equipment across both polymer and metal platforms. Backed by AM use data, the DPG has identified the requirement for a metal AM system that is easily accessible, capable of processing a range of differing metallic compounds from a single solid feed stock, and is suited for use in an open work environment requiring limited additional health and safety considerations.

Tender Process and Documentation:
This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 26th November 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).


About the buyer

Contact name

Mary Leverton

Address

WESTERN BANK
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England

Telephone

01142 771 747

Email

m.leverton@sheffield.ac.uk