Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c83-da8a-72d2-aa94-f793bf133c56/sam-project-provision-of-a-fibre-laser-metal-cutting-machine-university-of-sund closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SAM Project provision of a Fibre Laser Metal Cutting Machine (University of Sunderland) [University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland) Estimated value £0 to £41,667 Published 13 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2021 ## 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. - 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 Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a £10.9M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland), based within The Industry Centre, part of the University of Sunderland. The project is set up to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the North East Local Enterprise Partnership Region. We are looking for a supplier to provide a fully functional Fibre Laser Metal Cutting Machine complete with software and interfaces, training, maintenance and a minimum 2 year warranty. A low to medium volume production manufacturing application, in low batch sizes and frequent cut pattern/job variation, capable of also being used for training, teaching, demonstration, prototyping as well as production situations. The machine should be a fully enclosed laser safe cell, with fume and debris management. The maximum value of the procurement is up to £41,666.66 (ex VAT) £50,000 (including VAT), for the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in legislation or requirement. Return of tender submissions closing date is 17:00 hours on Tuesday 31st August 2021 The expected contract dates are September 2021 to June 2023 Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home) Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home) Download the documents, and send in your completed tender return via In-Tend before the deadline of 17:00 hours on Tuesday 31st August 2021 ### Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f113227d-909e-465a-93c3-8506201a3593) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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