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Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-158214
Published by:: Swansea University
Authority ID:: AA0345
Publication date:: 17 November 2025
Deadline date:: 02 December 2025
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

This tender seeks the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a 3D continuous fibre composite printer at the Bay Campus. The primary aim is to enhance research and development capability in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on producing high-strength, lightweight composite structures for engineering applications. The purpose of this requirement is to support ongoing and future projects in aerospace, automotive, and structural engineering that demand high-fidelity, multifunctional prototypes and components. Procuring this system will expand the University’s composite manufacturing infrastructure, foster industrial partnerships, and provide a critical platform for both research and training in next-generation composite technologies. The contract will be awarded to a single provider to ensure full integration of hardware, software, installation, training, and ongoing support. Minimum requirement levels include the ability to print with continuous fibre reinforcement, achieve high dimensional accuracy, and deliver the system within the specified timeframe. Anticipated outputs include the reliable production of high-strength composite parts, training for staff and students, and sustained technical support to guarantee operational continuity. The requirement will not be split into lots, as delivery through one provider is essential for ensuring seamless compatibility and accountability across all elements of the system.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Swansea University
Postal Address: Procurement, Finance Dept., Level 7 Faraday, Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Town: Swansea	Postal Code: SA2 8PP	Country: UK
For the attention of: Kath Dunseath	Telephone: +44 1792205678
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://www.swansea.ac.uk/ Electronic access to information: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Supply of 3D printer for manufacturing continuous carbon fibre reinforced composites

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

The contract will be awarded to a single provider to ensure full integration of hardware, software, installation, training, and ongoing support. Minimum requirement levels include the ability to print with continuous fibre reinforcement, achieve high dimensional accuracy, and deliver the system within the specified timeframe. Anticipated outputs include the reliable production of high-strength composite parts, training for staff and students, and sustained technical support to guarantee operational continuity. The requirement will not be split into lots, as delivery through one provider is essential for ensuring seamless compatibility and accountability across all elements of the system.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158214

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	22500000		Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
	42664000		Fusion equipment
	42664100		Fusion equipment for plastics
	42960000		Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
	42991200		Printing machinery

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

One off supply with warranty

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU36(26)

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
02-12-2025 Time 12:00

Estimated award date
19-12-2025

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

EN CY

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_121379 within the appropriate area

(WA Ref:158214)

5.2 Additional Documentation

5.3 Publication date of this notice

17-11-2025

SF 51a

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
42960000	Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment	Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
42664000	Fusion equipment	Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
42664100	Fusion equipment for plastics	Fusion equipment
42991200	Printing machinery	Paper, printing and bookbinding machinery and parts
22500000	Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing	Printed matter and related products

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018	Swansea

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ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Supply of 3D printer for manufacturing continuous carbon fibre reinforced composites

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

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

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice