# Metal AM 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD](/buyers/university-of-sheffield/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: LASER LINES \(UK\) LIMITED
- Award value: £177,800
- Tender value: £190,000
- Award date: 19 December 2018
- Published: 20 December 2018
- Contract start: 20 December 2018
- Contract end: 30 April 2019
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 3a9d3fb2-bd14-406f-be4f-08fc9ad7327d-260270
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33450e18-2864-454b-aa3b-a1fc75da4524

## Description

2107/410/MY/AMRC/18 Metal AM 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Metal AM 3D printer suite based on FDM/FFF process technology on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire\. Scope of Requirement The Design and Prototyping Group \(DPG\) house a variety of 3D printing equipment across both polymer and metal platforms\. Backed by AM use data, the DPG has identified the requirement for a metal AM system that is easily accessible, capable of processing a range of differing metallic compounds from a single solid feed stock, and is suited for use in an open work environment requiring limited additional health and safety considerations\. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University\`s e-tendering system https://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://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system\. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 26th November 2018 at 12 noon \(UK time\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a9d3fb2-bd14-406f-be4f-08fc9ad7327d-260270)