Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Tender description

The University has procured an industrial/research capable Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine (the ‘Machine’) in order to facilitate the manufacture of metal parts and tooling from a variety materials. In addition to compliance with the Specification it was critical that the proposals offer additional added value in terms of forming a collaborative working partnership between the supplier and the University. The University sought to procure an industrial/research capable Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) Powder Bed Laser Melting Machine (the ‘Machine’) in order to facilitate the manufacture of metal parts and tooling from a variety materials. In addition to compliance with the Specification, it was critical that the proposals offered additional added value in terms of forming a collaborative working partnership between the supplier and the University. The Machine is appropriate for a high volume multi-user manufacturing environment, supporting bespoke engineering research commercial part and tool production and used within a teaching environment.