Planning

3D Printers Lease

  • Northumbria University at Newcastle

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026340

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0491d5

Published 19 August 2024, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Northumbria University at Newcastle

College street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE18ST

Contact

Alex Lyubych

Email

alex.lyubych@northumbria.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 7936036553

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC - North East (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Northumbria University at Newcastle

College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE18ST

Contact

Alex Lyubych

Email

alex.lyubych@northumbria.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 7936036553

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKC - North East (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

3D Printers Lease

Reference number

T23/0122

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 30232100 - Printers and plotters

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Lease of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) -Based 3D Printers for Educational and Research Purposes. The Engineering & Environment team of the University of Northumbria at Newcastle is preparing for an upcoming tender for the lease of 3D printers to enhance our teaching and research capabilities. The tender will cover the provision of 17 average-sized FDM 3D printers and 3 larger format printers. These printers will be utilised by a diverse range of users, from undergraduate students to professors, across various disciplines including architecture, engineering, and more.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £100,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance

NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Engineering & Environment team of the University of Northumbria at Newcastle is preparing for an upcoming tender for the lease of 3D printers to enhance our teaching and research capabilities. The tender will cover the provision of 17 average-sized FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers and 3 larger format printers. These printers will be utilised by a diverse range of users, from undergraduate students to professors, across various disciplines including architecture, engineering, and more. Scope of Requirement: - The leased 3D printers will support a wide range of activities, from producing intricate architectural models to creating structural engineering components. - Printers must be robust, user-friendly, and intuitive to accommodate users with varying levels of skills and knowledge. - Flexibility in the systems is essential to cater to different printing needs and applications. Objectives - Supply and lease 17 average-sized FDM-based 3D printers and 3 larger format printers. - Provide any necessary software and particle extraction systems. - Deliver comprehensive training and ongoing support.

two.2.14) Additional information

Suppliers are invited to register their interest in the upcoming tender and provide input on the specifications to align with industry standards. Feedback will be considered in finalizing the tender. To participate, express interest and submit input by 30.08.2024 via email to alex.lyubych@northumbria.ac.uk or register through Delta. We look forward to your participation.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

23 August 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Printers-and-plotters./C3G773X8WQ

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C3G773X8WQ

GO Reference: GO-2024819-PRO-27429125