GB-Tyne: T20/0035 3D Printers

The faculty of Engineering & Environment require new FDM 3D printers to replacement the faculty's heavily used MakerBot 3D printers. The faculty currently has 15 5th gen models and 5 Z18 models. The new replacements should all work from the same operating/slicing software and be suitable for education, research and professional use. The faculty requires a total of 20 printers of which at least 3 should be large models. We prefer the devices to be provided on a leased basis, but open to explore outright purchase if this provides better value for money.

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.