2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer

2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. Scope of Requirement The new AMRC Wales facility located in NE Wales and has a requirement to be able to rapidly produce prototypes of designs for examination and has identified that 3D Printing is the best method of achieving this criteria.

We are looking to purchase an advanced polymer 3D printer to enhance the capability of our centre and gain knowledge which we can pass onto our customers, partners and local SME's in rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. The contract will cover the consumables of the printer for a 4 year period, however there are no guaranteed volumes of purchase.

The machine is required to meet a high demand, provide scope for expansion in the future, and also demonstrate how the technology can replace some traditional equipment. The machine will be used to provide 3D printed components to support research and development projects being carried out at the AMRC Wales facility (AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH).

Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December at 12 noon (UK time).

Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No