Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-20f7-7255-a8ca-c865cdfc5489/open-tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-a-3d-printing-machine

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# Open tender for the supply and installation of a 3D Printing Machine

[Coventry University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-university)

Incumbent usually keeps it

Estimated value

£170,000 to £180,000

Published

20 Jan 2017

Deadline

Closed

9 Feb 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Supported by the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Coventry University will be opening the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at its Technology Park in spring 2017. The centre will focus on design research, post-graduate education and industry engagement, both with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the transport sector (automotive, rail, marine and aerospace), suppliers in those sectors and potential new entrants. The facility will be equipped with industrial standard, state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure that NTDC can offer high quality design solutions, both physical and virtual, based on the outcomes of Coventry University's design research.\\n \\n The University is looking to procure a 3D Printing Machine to support the NTDC's rapid prototyping facilities for producing accurate product prototypes in a range of materials, including polymers and elastomers/rubbers. For more information refer to the tender documents.\\n \\n Please Note: The tender closing date has been amended from 8 February 2017 to 10 February 2017 - 12 noon (UK time).

Additional information: The tender documentation can be located on Coventry University`s tendering portal - In-tend. A link to the current advertised tender opportunities at Coventry University can be found below:

[in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current)

To access the tender documents you must make a expression of interest and register on the In-tend site.

### Delivery Notes

### Coventry University - Coventry Campus

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),

### Funding Description

Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## CPV classification

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b75c4563-d2fb-4bc3-b192-3eccc0003b1b)

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