Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1f-f206-73b0-96c3-fa064db3ef9c/maker-space-metal-x-3d-printer closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Maker Space Metal X 3D Printer [University of Salford(THE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-salfordthe) Estimated value £25,000 Published 20 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 10 Aug 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Salford is seeking tenders to supply a Markforged Metal X 3D printer with Sinter1 Oven and De-binding station. The Metal X will be the first metal additive machine at the University of Salford and will form part of the Morson Maker Space's "Engine Room", in which the University will showcase the latest industrial equipment to be used by staff and students throughout the University. The Morson Maker Space is a new department at the University of Salford tasked with integrating digital fabrication technology and 'maker' skills into curricula, attracting industrial partnerships and teaching future-fit skills for the benefit of all Salford graduates. Please go to our InTend portal to access the tender documents and register your interest: [in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home) Additional information: All correspondence must be made via the InTend portal. ## CPV classification Printers and plotters Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3423429f-9fed-4280-90b5-5d673456f637) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Salford(THE): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-salfordthe) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Procurement of IT-equipment · Chemonics International, Inc. · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1556d-9af9-728f-b59e-5791bcc3fdde/procurement-of-it-equipment) [Super computer – Real-time Power System Simulation Platform · Rise Research Institutes of Sweden AB · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-07fa-73d3-a4d2-21a45e769ff0/sweden-super-computer-real-time-power-system-simulation-platform) [Printers and plotters – Printrar 2026 ny · Enköpings Kommun · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8907-722b-a402-4b2750ac4f91/sweden-printers-and-plotters-printrar-2026-ny) [Computer storage units – Disky do diskového pole · Nemocnice Pelhřimov, příspěvková organizace · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7571-7300-8cf6-27681261cd4a/czechia-computer-storage-units-disky-do-diskoveho-pole) [Toner for laser printers/fax machines – Sukcesywna dostawa materiałów eksploatacyjnych do drukarek, kopiarek, urządzeń wielofunkcyjnych w 2027 r. · Miasto Łódź - Urząd Miasta Łodzi · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b8e1-71fa-a216-170bec31d1ee/poland-toner-for-laser-printersfax-machines-sukcesywna-dostawa-materialow-e) [Luncheon vouchers – Fourniture et gestion de titres de paiement et de dispositifs d'avantages au profit des bénéficiaires de la CANUT · CANUT · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a0c-723a-aed7-24a67f127ff0/france-luncheon-vouchers-fourniture-et-gestion-de-titres-de-paiement-et-de-d)