Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c39-2cc1-706e-b78c-60c624375881/university-of-sunderland-sam-powder-fusion-printer

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# University of Sunderland - SAM - Powder Fusion Printer

[University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

22 Mar 2019

Deadline

Closed

4 Apr 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

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

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## About this tender

The University are looking to source a 3D printer utilising powder bed fusion, either by selective laser sintering or jetting of fusing agents.

The volume of the build chamber should be a minimum of 300mm x 175mm x 225mm (or cylindrical equivalent volume) to greater enable production of engineering components / prototypes.

To ensure functionality of printed parts, it is essential that the prints should have a high degree of isotropy with material properties in the z-axis being within 60% of the x/y plane.

The printer will be used to process batch runs of prototypes therefore, speed is essential so the machine should be capable of building at a rate of a minimum of 2000 cm3/hr.

The minimum layer height should be no larger than 0.08mm.

The proposed solution must be capable of printing in a range of materials including, but not limited to: PA11, PA12, PA11 Glass Balls.

Additional information:

### Strictly via the University of Sunderland E-Portal

[in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home)

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

### Funding Description

### This opportunity is ERDF Funded

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## CPV classification

Industrial machinery

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3eeea700-0291-4d14-bce1-812b36fc350d)

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