Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfe-3be8-728a-931c-b043ba8e8b51/provision-of-a-3d-printer awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of a 3D Printer [FCDO Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fcdo-services) Estimated value £35,000 to £60,000 Published 20 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 7 Mar 2025 ## 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 1 no. 3d printer, to meet the MINIMUM specification: - 380mmx380mmx420mm minimum bed size - reusable glass bed - print heads capable of printing PLA, ABS, ABS\_ESD, PEEK, PEKK (may be interchangeable) - ability to print supporting material - accuracy of 0.125mm or better - Layer height of 50um or better - powered by 230v single phase Tender to include all applicable pricing. Inclusive of all packing and delivery charges Additional information: Interested parties should submit the following by email to the contact details provided in this notice no later than the end date detailed. All instructions on how to submit a tender are detailed and available to downlaod within the documents attached to this Notice. - Firm, fixed quotation in £ sterling, with an estimated leadtime for delivery. Any and all charges to be clearly shown. - A detailed specification for the equipment and software (note that the Authority will not accept responses for part of the equipment).. - Your bank and payment details on letter headed paper. - A signed copy of our Ethics Policy (attached). - A signed copy of the Form of Agreement. - All responses will be deemed to be issued subject to the Authority's Standard Terms and Conditions (attached). Caveats to these Terms will not be accepted. - The Authority will evaluate all responses in accordance with the attached model evaluation model. The lowest cost supplier who offers an acceptable Leadtime and meets the minimum specification will be deemed successful, subject to contract. - The Authority reserve the right not to award a contract following the completion of this tender exercise. - All responses and or questions to the contact shown below. - Emailed tenders will remain unopened until the tender closure date and time. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4) 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. 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