Tender for Procurement of 3D Printers at Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Procurement Description: Supply of SLA-type 3D printer and accessories for the "National Center for Mechatronics and Clean Technologies" project (BG16RFPR002-1.014-0006) at the Technical University of Sofia. The project is funded under the "Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation 2021-2027" program, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.

Procedure Type: Open Tender

Main Nature of Contract: Supply

CPV Code: 30232100 Printers and plotters

Estimated Value (excl. VAT): 20,278.56 EUR

Place of Performance: Bulgaria, Sofia, 8 "Sv. Kl. Ohridski" Blvd. (Postcode: 1756)

Delivery Period: Maximum 180 calendar days (from the date of contract registration in the buyer's register)

Minimum Warranty Period: 12 months (from the date of signing the acceptance report)

Warranty Coverage: Includes all costs (spare parts, accessories, materials, labor, transportation, etc.)

Payment Terms: 60% advance payment (if accepted), balance payable within 30 days after delivery acceptance and invoice submission

Performance Bond: 3% of the contract value (excl. VAT)

Advance Payment Bond: 60% of the contract value (if advance payment is accepted), not required if advance payment is not accepted

Form of Bonds: Cash deposit, bank guarantee, or insurance (at the bidder's choice)

Exclusion Grounds: According to Articles 54, 107 and additional provisions of the Public Procurement Act (ЗОП), including but not limited to: criminal offenses (participation in criminal organizations, corruption, fraud, terrorism, money laundering, human trafficking, etc.), tax/social security debts, environmental/social/labor law violations, conflicts of interest, false information, simultaneous bidding by related parties, violation of EU sanctions against Russia (Regulation (EU) No 833/2014), etc. See original text for detailed list.

EU Sanctions Special Clause: Bidders must not be subject to restrictions under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine) and its amendments.

Related Party Restriction: Persons defined as related under Article 2, paragraph 45 of the supplementary provisions of the Public Procurement Act cannot participate as independent bidders in the same procedure.

Tender Language: Bulgarian

Tender Submission Method: Must be submitted electronically via the CAIS EOP system (https://app.eop.bg/today/559238)

Electronic Catalogues Allowed: No

Variants Allowed: No

Opening Date: March 27, 2026, 14:30 (Eastern European Summer Time UTC+3), conducted within the CAIS EOP system

Award Criteria: Lowest price ("Most economically advantageous tender" assessed based on the lowest total price)

Technical Requirements:

3D Printer (SLA type) 1 unit: Build volume ≥ 290x160x350 mm; Print speed ≥ 80 mm/h; Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB; Permanent software license; Adjustable layer thickness range 25-200 μm; XY resolution ≤ 46 μm.

Post-Curing Unit 1 unit: Build volume ≥ 350x270x350 mm; Maximum curing temperature ≥ 60°C; Light source power ≥ 350 W.

Washing Unit 1 unit: Maximum part size ≥ 275x155x290 mm; Includes washing basket; Automatic agitation.

Resin: Black ≥ 5 L, Clear ≥ 1 kg, Hard Black ≥ 1 kg.

Equipment Requirements: Must be original, brand new, unused, in original factory packaging; includes all necessary cables, adapters, and accessories.

Funding Source: EU Funds (European Regional Development Fund, ERDF), 2021-2027 Program

Covered by GPA (Government Procurement Agreement): Yes

Strategic Procurement Objectives: None

Green Public Procurement Criteria: None

Accessibility Criteria: Not included (not required due to the nature of the procurement)

Subcontracting Requirements: If subcontracting is intended, the subcontractor and subcontracting percentage must be specified in the bid, along with proof of the subcontractor's commitment.

Electronic Invoicing: Allowed

Electronic Payment: Yes

Review Body: Commission for Protection of Competition (Комисия за защита на конкуренцията)

Review Body Contact: Email: delovodstvo@cpc.bg; Phone: +359 29356113; Fax: +359 29807315; Address: Bulgaria, Sofia, 18 Vitosha Blvd. (Postcode: 1000)

Complaint Deadline: According to Article 197, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Public Procurement Act, complaints regarding the decision to initiate the procedure or the decision to amend the notice conditions can be submitted within 10 days after the expiry of the relevant deadline.