Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System (3D Printer)
Nottingham Trent University · published 12 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 9 Dec 2026, 10:00 · questions by 2 Dec 2026, 23:59
- Estimated value
- £166,667 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2028
- Where
- East Midlands
- Categories (CPV)
- 30232100 Printers and plotters
- 30232110 Laser printers
- 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42960000 Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 42991200 Printing machinery
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Technical - LPBF machine and process capability (quality)15.48%
- Technical Capability - Powder handling, safety, openness and reuse (quality)13.8%
- Technical Capability - Software openness and customisation (quality)12.4%
- Value added collaboration and strategic partnership (quality)3.32%
- Service Delivery (quality)10%
- Sustainability (quality)10%
- Commercial Offer - Cost (cost)35%
Description
The University requires a metal-powder 3D-printing system based on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology. The proposed LPBF platform will strengthen NTU’s research capabilities, support regional business partnerships, and enable the University to provide enhanced external services to SMEs and collaborators. It will also complement and maximise the value of NTU’s existing advanced characterisation, aerothermal, and mechanical testing infrastructure, creating an integrated capability for the design, manufacture, characterisation, and validation of high-performance metal components. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Printers-and-plotters./XC28GV6N7W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XC28GV6N7W
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