Published date: 22 March 2019

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.


Closing: 4 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial machinery - 42000000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

UoS/SAM LargeFormat3D/0319

Published date

22 March 2019

Closing date

4 April 2019

Contract start date

1 May 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Sunderland seek to procure a Large format 3D printer utilising Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)/Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process capable of printing part in a variety of materials that must include but not limited to PLA and PVA. Additional materials such as TPU, Nylon and Polycarbonate would be an advantage.

o The print volume should measure at least 1.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m and must be possible to be delivered through a doorway 118cm wide and 198cm high.

o Due to the size of the print bed an auto levelling system is essential.

o The bed must be heated to facilitate good bed adhesion and reduce warping during print runs.

o Network connection via Ethernet is essential.

o Must have two separate filament extruders. Nozzles should be swappable and offer a variety of sizes up to at least 2mm. As this printer will be used to print large objects, it is essential that the extruder has a high output capable of at least 30mm3/S.

o Minimum layer height should be 50 microns.

o Software for processing the CAD data into the suitable print file and for control of any associated processes must be supplied and included in the proposal.

More information

Links

Additional text

Expression of interest and tender documents via the University of Sunderland E-Portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

ERDF Funded

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Peter Cogan

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

0191 515 2470

Email

peter.cogan@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/