CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Tender for the Supply of a 3D Metal Printer to the University of South Wales

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

USW is looking for a 3D metal printer for use as part of an optoelectronics research group.

We want to be able to produce bespoke optical mounts and electronic heat sinks for use in prototypes and experiments produced by the group. Metal 3D printing in these applications is a disruptive technology which could lead to many interesting research opportunities in addition to supporting currently ongoing research.

The 3D metal printer would be used as part of the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.

This project aims to introduce businesses throughout Wales to advanced photonics technologies, and so any metal printer acquired by us would be brought to the attention of our many business collaborators in the manufacturing sector.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=121651.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

USW is looking for a 3D metal printer for use as part of an optoelectronics research group.

We want to be able to produce bespoke optical mounts and electronic heat sinks for use in prototypes and experiments produced by the group. Metal 3D printing in these applications is a disruptive technology which could lead to many interesting research opportunities in addition to supporting currently ongoing research.

The 3D metal printer would be used as part of the Centre for Photonics Expertise project.

This project aims to introduce businesses throughout Wales to advanced photonics technologies, and so any metal printer acquired by us would be brought to the attention of our many business collaborators in the manufacturing sector.

Please see ITT document for more specifics.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Suppliers should be able to supply the specific type of equipment we require, including warranty, consumables, repairs and maintenance and any training for end users as required.

Evidence of how a supplier meets the quality criteria should be included within the tender submission.

To support USW’s sustainable procurement strategy, and in support of the principle of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, suppliers should provide detailed specification sheets for the models proposed to include energy efficiency ratings and energy usage.

To support USW’s sustainable procurement strategy, and in support of the principle of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, suppliers should provide details of end of life options for trade in/ disposal of the equipment.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

1757

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please note the timescales within the ITT document associated with this procurement activity; these are indicative but for information, USW's year end is July 31st 2022.

All questions should be submitted via the Q&A function attached to the notice on Sell2Wales. Questions should not be directed to any member of staff at USW.

All tender submissions should be made via the portal, by the closing date/ time as the post box will then be locked; late submissions will not be accepted.

All communications from USW and any additional documentation will be uploaded to the portal for all suppliers to see.

(WA Ref:121651)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Please see ITT document for specifics.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice