Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System (3D Printer)
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-07ba62 · Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Open until 9 December 2026, estimated value £166,667.
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Description
The University requires a metal-powder 3D-printing system based on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology. The proposed LPBF platform will strengthen NTU’s research capabilities, support regional business partnerships, and enable the University to provide enhanced external services to SMEs and collaborators. It will also complement and maximise the value of NTU’s existing advanced characterisation, aerothermal, and mechanical testing infrastructure, creating an integrated capability for the design, manufacture, characterisation, and validation of high-performance metal components. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Printers-and-plotters./XC28GV6N7W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XC28GV6N7W
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Commercial Offer - Cost | 35% |
| Quality | Technical - LPBF machine and process capability | 15.48% |
| Quality | Technical Capability - Powder handling, safety, openness and reuse | 13.8% |
| Quality | Technical Capability - Software openness and customisation | 12.4% |
| Quality | Service Delivery | 10% |
| Quality | Sustainability | 10% |
| Quality | Value added collaboration and strategic partnership | 3.32% |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 107482-2026 | 12 November 2026 |
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- The submission deadline is 9 December 2026, 10:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £166,667.
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- The contracting authority is Nottingham Trent University (NTU) (United Kingdom).
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