Advanced 3D printing suite for TUS university
Original notice title
LA3652C - RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of an Advanced 3D Printing Suite (4 Lots) for Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS)
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50 / 100
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40 / 100
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Submission deadline in 12 days
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 436k estimated value
- Supplies contract
- 3 lots
- Duration 60 MONTH
- Supply, delivery, and installation of 4 specialized laboratory/industrial equipment lots for a university.
- Each lot includes a specific piece of equipment: vapour smoothing machine, high-temperature printer, thermo-mechanical analyser, and filament line.
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This is an open tender by the Education Procurement Service (EPS) for the supply, delivery, and installation of an advanced 3D printing suite comprising 4 lots for Technological University of the Shannon. The lots include a vapour smoothing machine, a high-temperature printer, a thermo-mechanical analyser, and a filament line. The estimated total value is €436,000. The deadline for submissions is 2026-07-16 at 11:00 UTC. The procurement documents are available online but were not analyzed.
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Neither selection criteria nor award criteria are provided in the structured data or XML notice. This makes it impossib...
Lot-specific estimated values are not available; only total estimated value is given. Individual lot budgets are unknow...
Submission deadline in 12 days
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Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Administrative
- Electronic submission required.
- Submission language: English.
- Maximum 4 lots can be submitted (tenderers may bid for one or more lots).
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Location
Limerick, IRL
Buyer profile
Identifier
IE 6609370 G
Lots (4)
LOT-0001
Vapour Smoothing (VS) Machine
A vapour smoothing machine for post-processing 3D-printed parts, enhancing surface finish, appearance, strength, and durability. Used for research and small-scale production.
EUR 436k
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Vapor Smoothing Machine
Original TED description
Lot 1: Vapour Smoothing (VS) Machine: A vapour smoothing machine is a post-processing system used to enhance the surface finish of 3D-printed parts. It works by applying controlled vapour to smooth and seal the surface, improving appearance, strength, and durability. It is commonly used to produce higher-quality, functional parts for research and small-scale production. Lot 2: High-Temperature Printer: A high-temperature printer is an industrial-grade 3D printing system designed to produce strong, functional parts from advanced engineering plastics. It is used for prototyping, research, and low-volume manufacturing of components that need to withstand high temperatures or mechanical stress, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. Lot 3: Thermo-Mechanical Analyser (TMA): A TMA is a precision laboratory instrument used to measure how materials expand, contract, or deform under controlled temperature changes and small mechanical loads. It is primarily used in research to analyse thermal properties such as expansion, softening, and glass transition across a wide range of materials, helping to understand material behaviour in different environments. Lot4: Filament Line: A filament line is a small-scale production system used to create continuous strands of material with consistent diameter. It melts and extrudes material into filament, which is then cooled and wound onto spools. It is mainly used to produce materials for applications like 3D printing and research, where uniformity and material quality are important.
LOT-0002
High-Temperature Printer
An industrial-grade 3D printer for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing using advanced engineering plastics, capable of withstanding high temperatures and mechanical stress.
EUR 436k
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High Temperature Printer
Original TED description
Lot 1: Vapour Smoothing (VS) Machine: A vapour smoothing machine is a post-processing system used to enhance the surface finish of 3D-printed parts. It works by applying controlled vapour to smooth and seal the surface, improving appearance, strength, and durability. It is commonly used to produce higher-quality, functional parts for research and small-scale production. Lot 2: High-Temperature Printer: A high-temperature printer is an industrial-grade 3D printing system designed to produce strong, functional parts from advanced engineering plastics. It is used for prototyping, research, and low-volume manufacturing of components that need to withstand high temperatures or mechanical stress, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. Lot 3: Thermo-Mechanical Analyser (TMA): A TMA is a precision laboratory instrument used to measure how materials expand, contract, or deform under controlled temperature changes and small mechanical loads. It is primarily used in research to analyse thermal properties such as expansion, softening, and glass transition across a wide range of materials, helping to understand material behaviour in different environments. Lot4: Filament Line: A filament line is a small-scale production system used to create continuous strands of material with consistent diameter. It melts and extrudes material into filament, which is then cooled and wound onto spools. It is mainly used to produce materials for applications like 3D printing and research, where uniformity and material quality are important.
LOT-0003
Thermo-Mechanical Analyser (TMA)
A laboratory instrument to measure material expansion, contraction, and deformation under controlled temperature changes and small mechanical loads, used for analysing thermal properties.
EUR 436k
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Thermomechanical Analyser
Original TED description
Lot 1: Vapour Smoothing (VS) Machine: A vapour smoothing machine is a post-processing system used to enhance the surface finish of 3D-printed parts. It works by applying controlled vapour to smooth and seal the surface, improving appearance, strength, and durability. It is commonly used to produce higher-quality, functional parts for research and small-scale production. Lot 2: High-Temperature Printer: A high-temperature printer is an industrial-grade 3D printing system designed to produce strong, functional parts from advanced engineering plastics. It is used for prototyping, research, and low-volume manufacturing of components that need to withstand high temperatures or mechanical stress, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. Lot 3: Thermo-Mechanical Analyser (TMA): A TMA is a precision laboratory instrument used to measure how materials expand, contract, or deform under controlled temperature changes and small mechanical loads. It is primarily used in research to analyse thermal properties such as expansion, softening, and glass transition across a wide range of materials, helping to understand material behaviour in different environments. Lot4: Filament Line: A filament line is a small-scale production system used to create continuous strands of material with consistent diameter. It melts and extrudes material into filament, which is then cooled and wound onto spools. It is mainly used to produce materials for applications like 3D printing and research, where uniformity and material quality are important.
LOT-0004
Filament Line
Lot 1: Vapour Smoothing (VS) Machine: A vapour smoothing machine is a post-processing system used to enhance the surface finish of 3D-printed parts. It works by applying controlled vapour to smooth and seal the surface, improving appearance, strength, and durability. It is commonly used to produce higher-quality, functional parts for research and small-scale production. Lot 2: High-Temperature Printer: A high-temperature printer is an industrial-grade 3D printing system designed to produce strong, functional parts from advanced engineering plastics. It is used for prototyping, research, and low-volume manufacturing of components that need to withstand high temperatures or mechanical stress, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. Lot 3: Thermo-Mechanical Analyser (TMA): A TMA is a precision laboratory instrument used to measure how materials expand, contract, or deform under controlled temperature changes and small mechanical loads. It is primarily used in research to analyse thermal properties such as expansion, softening, and glass transition across a wide range of materials, helping to understand material behaviour in different environments. Lot4: Filament Line: A filament line is a small-scale production system used to create continuous strands of material with consistent diameter. It melts and extrudes material into filament, which is then cooled and wound onto spools. It is mainly used to produce materials for applications like 3D printing and research, where uniformity and material quality are important.
EUR 436k
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 412140-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
50 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
Neither selection criteria nor award criteria are provided in the structured data or XML notice. This makes it impossib...
Lot-specific estimated values are not available; only total estimated value is given. Individual lot budgets are unknow...
Submission deadline in 12 days
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications