Tenders/Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System (3D Printer)

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) System (3D Printer)

Nottingham Trent University

Published: Nov 12, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the Research, information and communication technology and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Hardware. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107482-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University has issued 65 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 46 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 107482-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Nottingham Trent University in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.