Sistema di produzione 3D SLS

This opportunity is a future procurement tender by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) for acquiring a 3D production system utilizing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. The intended machinery will enable the creation of complex mechanical parts without traditional machine tools and will serve to replace some outdated equipment.

Eligible applicants include suppliers, particularly large enterprises as the tender is not targeted at SMEs. The procurement is for a specific piece of equipment, indicating a preference for single applicants rather than consortiums. The geographical eligibility is primarily for entities within the EU and potentially the EEA, given that it's a standard for EU procurement.

The project stage involves the acquisition of a ready-to-use industrial machine, categorized as commercialization since it does not require research and development. The funding type is characterized as procurement as it indicates that the EU is purchasing the technology rather than offering grants or loans. The total funding amount is not specified, but it is categorized as a middle or low value contract.

Submission is planned to be electronic, with the open call signaling a competitive tender process that is expected to start around July 2025. The nature of support involves monetary compensation to the supplier for delivering the SLS system, with no requirement for co-funding on the part of the supplier.

The contracting authority will provide further details, and interested companies are encouraged to express their interest electronically by the specified deadline in early July 2025. The pre-announcement serves as an invitation for potential suppliers in the field of 3D printing systems to prepare for the impending procurement process.

This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure, not a call for tenders. More information can be found via a link provided. Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below.

The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/IPR/2025/MVP/2934-EXA. The description is Acquisto di un sistema di produzione in 3D con tecnologia SLS (Sinterizzazione laser selettiva. Tale macchinario permetterà di realizzare particolari meccanici complessi senza l'utilizzo di macchine utensili. Inoltre, permetterà di sostituire alcune macchine utensili obsolete, which translates to: Purchase of a 3D production system with SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) technology. This machine will allow the creation of complex mechanical parts without the use of machine tools. It will also allow the replacement of some obsolete machine tools.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified. The lead contracting authority is the Commissione europea, Centro comune di ricerca (JRC), or the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC). The main classification (CPV) is 42000000 - Industrial machinery. The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 60 months. There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-06-25 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 08/07/2025 04:59 Europe/Rome. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-07-10 Europe/Rome. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is via the "Express interest" link.

A question and answer section is available, requiring a login to create questions. There is a public Q&A section with FAQs. One FAQ is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procurement procedure by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) for the acquisition of a 3D production system using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. The intended purpose of the system is to enable the creation of complex mechanical parts without traditional machining and to replace outdated equipment. This is not a call for tenders yet, but rather a notification of the JRC's intention to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. Companies interested in this opportunity can express their interest electronically, with a deadline in early July 2025. The actual negotiated procedure is expected to launch shortly after the expression of interest deadline. The provided reference number includes "ExA", which indicates that this is not a call for tenders but a pre-announcement.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, given the nature of the procurement which involves the acquisition of a 3D production system, it is likely that eligible applicants would include companies, especially SMEs and large enterprises, that specialize in the supply, installation, and maintenance of industrial machinery, particularly 3D printing systems utilizing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. Research institutes or universities might also be eligible if they can act as suppliers.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The funding type is therefore a service contract, as the contracting authority (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)) intends to purchase a 3D production system.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. Given that it is a procurement for a specific piece of equipment, it is more likely that a single applicant capable of providing the entire system and related services would be preferred. However, a consortium could be considered if it provides a more comprehensive solution.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly mentioned. However, since the contracting authority is the European Commission, it is highly probable that the eligibility extends to companies and entities located within the EU and potentially the EEA. It is possible that entities from EU candidate countries or other countries with specific agreements with the EU could also be eligible, but this is not stated directly.

Target Sector: The target sector is industrial machinery, specifically 3D printing/additive manufacturing. The procurement focuses on acquiring a 3D production system using SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) technology. This falls under the broader category of manufacturing and advanced machines/processes.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The relevant region is the EU, given that the contracting authority is the European Commission.

Project Stage: This opportunity targets the supply and installation of a fully developed and commercially available 3D production system. Therefore, the relevant project stage is commercialization. The JRC is looking to purchase an existing product, not to fund research, development, or demonstration of a new technology.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a middle/low value contract. While the exact amount is not specified, this suggests a funding range likely under €200k, possibly even under €50k, but this is speculative.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This means that the contracting authority will likely invite a select number of potential suppliers to submit proposals, rather than an open call where anyone can apply. The first step is to express interest electronically.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries (suppliers) will receive money in exchange for supplying the 3D production system and related services. Therefore, the nature of support is monetary.

Application Stages: Based on the information provided, there appear to be at least two stages: 1) Expression of interest (electronic submission), and 2) Submission of a full proposal following an invitation from the contracting authority as part of the negotiated procedure. Therefore, there are at least 2 stages.

Success Rates: Since this is a planned negotiated procedure, the success rates are difficult to estimate. The contracting authority will likely select a limited number of suppliers to negotiate with, so the initial pool of interested parties will be narrowed down significantly. The success rate is likely to be below 10% for those who initially express interest, but higher for those invited to the negotiation stage.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not mention any co-funding requirement. It is likely that the contract will cover the full cost of the 3D production system and related services. Therefore, there is likely no co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement of a planned procurement by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) for a 3D production system utilizing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. The JRC intends to acquire this system to produce complex mechanical parts without traditional machining and to replace obsolete equipment. This is not a call for tenders yet, but rather a notification that a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract will be launched in the future. Companies interested in supplying such a system should express their interest electronically by the specified deadline. The procedure will involve a negotiated process, meaning that only selected suppliers will be invited to submit full proposals. The contract will be for the supply of the equipment, and the maximum duration of the contract is 60 months. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is in July 2025. The first step for interested parties is to express their interest electronically by July 8, 2025. This is an opportunity for suppliers of 3D printing systems to potentially secure a contract with a major EU institution.