Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-059381
- Published by:
- Wrexham University
- Authority ID:
- AA0288
- Publication date:
- 03 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- 01 October 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The University is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of a Laser Sintering Machine as part of the Society 5.0 project. This procurement will follow the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, in line with the University’s and Ambition North Wales’s procurement strategies.The scope of services relating to The supply and delivery of a Laser Sintering Machine contract is as follows:· Supply of a polymer powder-bed laser sintering machine with CO₂ laser, accessories, integrated software, and post-processing tools.· Delivery and full installation into Wrexham University’s Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering.· Commissioning and calibration of the system on-site, with operator handover.· Provision of technical documentation in hard copy and electronic formats.· On-site training for up to 3 staff covering operation, health & safety, and troubleshooting.· Minimum 1-year full warranty including parts, labour, and technical support, with options for extended warranty and maintenance agreements.· Equipment to be delivered, commissioned, and invoiced prior to 31st March 2026.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
AS/SM/S06/SV
Procurement description
The University is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of a Laser Sintering Machine as part of the Society 5.0 project. This procurement will follow the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, in line with the University’s and Ambition North Wales’s procurement strategies.
The scope of services relating to The supply and delivery of a Laser Sintering Machine contract is as follows:
· Supply of a polymer powder-bed laser sintering machine with CO₂ laser, accessories, integrated software, and post-processing tools.
· Delivery and full installation into Wrexham University’s Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering.
· Commissioning and calibration of the system on-site, with operator handover.
· Provision of technical documentation in hard copy and electronic formats.
· On-site training for up to 3 staff covering operation, health & safety, and troubleshooting.
· Minimum 1-year full warranty including parts, labour, and technical support, with options for extended warranty and maintenance agreements.
· Equipment to be delivered, commissioned, and invoiced prior to 31st March 2026.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
114500 GBP to 114500GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
20 October 2025, 00:00AM to 19 October 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 19 October 2030
Contracting authority
Wrexham University
Identification register:
Address 1: Plas Coch
Town/City: Wrexham
Postcode: LL11 2AW
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.wrexham.ac.uk
Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1142048
Email: procurement@wrexham.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 30232110 - Laser printers
Lot value (estimated)
114500 GBP Excluding VAT
137400 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
20 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
19 October 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
19 October 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two (2) occasions, each for a period of up to one (1) year (each a “Renewal Period”), at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Participation
Conditions of participation
The Authority has set out the conditions of participation details in Appendix 1a WPSQ & Award Criteria Evaluation Methodology – WPSQ Tab and “Question Outcome” Column which refers to Pass / Fail participation criteria.
In order to facilitate the Authority's assessment of a Participant's economic and financial standing, the Authority will assess the Participant’s Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Risk of Failure score which needs to be 50 or more in order to have an initial Pass. Failure to obtain a 50 or more D&B Risk of Failure score will result in the Authority’s Accountants undertaking further analysis using solvency ratios and profitability ratios etc as defined in the WPSQ Supplier Guidance. Participants are asked to provide information on their two most recent accounts, and upon request, provide copies of the most recent audited accounts or up to date financial statements where full audited accounts cannot be provided. The minimum criteria are set out in the WPSQ and Appendix 1a. The Authority may require further information from a Participant in order to consider if the Participant presents an unacceptable level of financial risk.
Participants must achieve at least the minimum pass score for all questions. Any Participant that does not achieve the minimum pass score for any WPSQ question will be excluded at Stage 1 Phase 3 and its submission will not be further considered for the award of the Contract.
Further instructions on what Participants should consider in relation to their response on financial standing is set out in the WPSQ and Appendix 1.
The WPSQ acts as a self-declaration for Participants. The Preferred Bidder will be required to provide all requested certificates and documentation before being awarded the Contract. However, the Authority can ask any Participant to submit their evidence at any point in the procurement process, if this is necessary, to ensure that the process is carried out properly and in a timeous manner to meet with the procurement’s programme requirements.
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Price/Commercial
Weighting: 35.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical/Quality
Description
Technical/Quality
Weighting: 50.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Social Value
Weighting: 15.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
01 October 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
24 September 2025, 17:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0288
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 30232110 |
Laser printers |
Peripheral equipment |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 1023 |
Flintshire and Wrexham |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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