Desktop Metal FDM & Fibre Reinforced Polymer FDM 3D Printers & associated Accessories
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview TAFE NSW is seeking a supplier to provide Desktop Metal FDM and Fibre Reinforced Polymer FDM 3D Printers and associated accessories for educational delivery at the TAFE NSW Tighes Hill, Wetherill Park and Wollongong campuses. Purpose TAFE NSW is seeking to procure a 3D Industrial Power Bed Polymer Printer and associated accessories to support the Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoEs). Scope The scope includes: Desktop Metal FDM 3D Printers and associated consumables Supply and installation of one (1) complete unit at the Wetherill Park TAFE NSW Campus Initial request for a total of one (1) bundle Supply of associated consumables Provision of training and after-sales support Fibre Reinforced Polymer FDM 3D Printers and associated consumables Supply and installation of one (1) complete unit at each of the Tighes Hill, Wetherill Park and Wollongong TAFE NSW Campuses Initial request for a total of three (3) units, one at each site Supply of associated consumables Provision of training and after-sales support Initial forecast volumes are outlined above, with an option to supply additional units across NSW during the contract term if required. Instructions to Tenderers TAFE NSW is taking a two-stage process to engage an appropriate supplier or suppliers. Stage 1: Registration for the opportunity via this link Stage 2: RFP via TAFE NSW Ariba Respondents must register via the link to participate in the Stage 2 RFP. Please respond by registering interest to participate in the RFP using the link provided: found here Enquiries Primary contact: Melissa Groat, melissa.groat@tafensw.edu.au
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