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PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT for: Customized Silicone & Colour 3D Printer

University Of Nottingham (the)

Confirmed tender
Market engagement
goods
SME-friendly

Key details

Contracting authority
University Of Nottingham (the)
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Nottingham
Delivery: UKF14, United Kingdom
Contract value
£125,000ex VAT
£150,000 inc VAT
Deadline
12 November 2025
Published
29 October 2025

Procurement

Contract period
1 December 2025 - 30 June 2027
2 years
CPV classifications
  • 30232100 Printers and plotters
  • 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 42962000 Printing and graphics equipment

What happened

The contract runs until 30 Jun 2027.

Description

This is a request for market interest for the build, supply, installation, commissioning, and training of a customized 3D printing system designed for multi-material silicone and colour deposition. The system will be used for research and prototyping purposes, enabling accurate deposition and controlled curing of silicone-based formulations with optional integration of coloured materials. It must support flexible printhead operation, temperature management, and programmable printing strategies.

The equipment should be compatible with existing laboratory infrastructure and allow for future upgrades (e.g., additional material printheads, support-material module, UV curing, or in-line inspection). The rig is intended to be fully operational by 01/06/2026 to align with ongoing research activities.

Further specification information can be obtained by contacting [email protected]

Expressions of interest will only be considered up to and including the 12th of November 2025.

How to engage

Expressions of interest and further specification information can be obtained by contacting Sabrina Cox, University of Nottingham Procurement Partner for Engineering using email address [email protected] Expressions of interest will only be considered up to and including the 12th of November 2025.

Contact

Address
King's Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2NR
Contact name
Sabrina Cox

Bid documents

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Identifiers

Buyer reference
2546/SC
Notice ID
069389-2025
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d644
Companies House
PPON
PXXD-7294-MZXW

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