Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c43-6962-729e-9f84-8fde76fac1d7/university-of-sunderland-sam-laser-cutter closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # University of Sunderland - SAM - Laser Cutter [University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland) Estimated value Not stated Published 28 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 10 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University is looking to procure a laser cutter with the following specifications:- o The laser cutter bed size should be a minimum of 900 x 500mm to facilitate a broad range of applications. o The cutter must be able to work with a variety of thickness of material for marking, so the possible maximum work piece height should be a minimum of 275mm and be able to support a static load of up to 18kg. o Equipped with a 120W CO2 tube. To future proof the machine, it must have the capability of retrofitting fibre laser (with onsite install). o Capability to cut wood, acrylic, laminates fabric, rubber, matt board and paper. This list of materials (with the addition of anodized aluminium) should also be able to be marked by the laser (either by raster or vector processes). o Must have demonstrable protection against dust ingress to minimize maintenance requirements and cleaning of the optics. o Raster engraving at a speed of 3 m/sec. o Software to run the machine should be easy to use and allow for pre-defined profiles for different materials. This is to be supplied and included in the proposal. Features such as nesting multiple parts should be possible. Additional information: Expression of interest and tender documents 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 ### ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Industrial machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a6c3ab5c-67c6-4aab-a697-f7726226a0af) 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 Sunderland: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland) [Sector More Industrial machinery tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/industrial-machinery) ## More tenders like this [Taps, cocks and valves – Armaturen für den Erdeinbau · Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5420-7127-9c40-a62d1d50b931/germany-taps-cocks-and-valves-armaturen-fur-den-erdeinbau) [Miscellaneous cleaning machines – Siivouskoneet ja tekstiilienkäsittelylaitteet · Numera Palvelut Oy · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f6e-73fc-af88-53a623859b34/finland-miscellaneous-cleaning-machines-siivouskoneet-ja-tekstiilienkasittel) [Milling machines – 5-Achs-Fräsmaschine · Technische Universität Hamburg · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-415a-727e-8083-eeb94ff038d7/germany-milling-machines-5-achs-frasmaschine) [Boiler installations – Neubeschaffung von zwei baugleichen Heißwassererzeuger für den Standort Köpenick · BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-15f0-7290-b267-ee377bf4c98e/germany-boiler-installations-neubeschaffung-von-zwei-baugleichen-heisswassere) [Drinks dispensers – Warme drankenautomaten · Gemeente Almelo · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1fb0-73b3-9de4-809143065220/netherlands-drinks-dispensers-warme-drankenautomaten) [Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery – Výstavba lanovej dráhy na Martinské hole · Mesto Martin · 57 days left · 15 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5ccc-70db-b65f-69eb1062d8b3/slovakia-miscellaneous-special-purpose-machinery-vystavba-lanovej-drahy-na-m)