Scope
Description
The University of Salford are currently looking to purchase a 3D printer to produce custom made insoles for specific service user requirements. We are looking for a device which can offer at least 10 different densities within the printed layers to offload pressure areas on the foot. Insoles need to be produced with minimum modification following printing ready for usto use. 3D printing capability with a minimum printing height of 5 millimetres and a maximum height of 5 centimetres. Capable of producing 230 pairs per month with minimum waste (we are not looking for a carving solution). The software needs to be specific to the industry offering all the adaptations required - metatarsal bars, sinks, valgus arch profiles at different heights, heel dish, skives etc. For educational purposes the successful provider needs to
provide software and hardware support for future use of a minimum of 10 years.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £38,178.74 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 May 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 May 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 November 2025
- 4 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Qwadra
8765 Ash St
Vancouver
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Email: info@qwadra.com
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government