BeneficiaryUniversity of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of BucharestTrainingFaculty of Veterinary Medicine
In brief: INOVUM SRL of Oradea delivered, installed and commissioned the first 3D bioprinter purchased through a public tender in Romania at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV). The equipment was awarded through a public tender in SEAP [the Romanian electronic public procurement system] (contract no. 32-P of 03.09.2025) and was accepted on 29 October 2025. The training of the teaching staff took place on 21 November 2025 at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
- 1the first 3D bioprinter bought through a public tender in Romania
- 55 daysfrom the signing of the contract to delivery
- 6configurable dispensing tools
- 24 monthsof warranty from acceptance
A first for public procurement in Romania
3D bioprinting is no longer just a subject for the experimental laboratory. With this contract, a Romanian public university bought a 3D bioprinter through a public tender procedure for the first time, with technical specifications, evaluation and acceptance under the rules of Law no. 98/2016. INOVUM was the supplier that took the project from the bid to working equipment used by the teaching staff.
How the contract was awarded
USAMV Bucharest ran the procedure “Supply of a 3D bioprinter, an interactive robot and optical microscopes” within the digitalisation project “Smart Agriculture – Agriculture for life, Life for agriculture”, funded through the PNRR [Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan]. INOVUM bid for Lot 1 – 3D bioprinter.
During the evaluation, the bid went through two rounds of technical clarifications, with the replies published in SEAP on 2 and 15 July 2025 and backed by declarations of conformity issued by the manufacturer. The supply contract was signed on 3 September 2025 under Law no. 98/2016 on public procurement.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Contracting authority | University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest |
| Subject | Supply, installation and commissioning of a 3D bioprinter (Lot 1) |
| CPV code | 30232100-5 – Printers and plotters |
| SEAP contract notice | CN1080436 / 22.04.2025 |
| Supply contract | no. 32-P / 03.09.2025 |
| Funding | PNRR – project “Smart Agriculture – Agriculture for life, Life for agriculture” |
| Contract value | 697,000 lei excluding VAT (843,370 lei including VAT) |
| Delivery | 28.10.2025 |
| Acceptance and commissioning | 29.10.2025 |
| User training | 21.11.2025 |
| Warranty | 24 months from acceptance |
What equipment the university received
The bioprinter delivered is the A6 model, made by our partner, a technology company that has attracted investment from a venture capital fund backed by the European Investment Fund. INOVUM imported it directly from the manufacturer. It is a bench-top system for multi-material and multicellular applications. The main features confirmed in the bid documentation:
- 6 configurable dispensing tools, with automatic change of material within the same object
- Print heads pneumatic, electromagnetic drop-on-demand and syringe-pump heads, a head for thermoplastic polymers (above 200 °C, from pellets or powders) and a cooled head with temperature control above 5 °C
- Coaxial printing and direct printing of cell suspensions in hydrogels
- Resolution below 5 µm on the X, Y and Z axes
- UV laser photopolymerisation
- Build volume of more than 800 cm³
- Sterile chamber with several HEPA filters and UV-C sterilisation of the inner surfaces
- Print bed with adjustable temperature from below zero to above 45 °C, compatible with Petri dishes, well plates and microscope slides
- Dedicated software for design, printing and simulation
The equipment was delivered with 4 pneumatic heads, a head for thermoplastic polymers, a temperature-controlled head and the set of consumables required by the technical specifications.
From delivery to use: the steps
- 28.10.2025 – delivery. The bioprinter arrived at the USAMV premises at Splaiul Independenței no. 105, packed and intact, 55 days after the contract was signed.
- 29.10.2025 – acceptance. The handover, commissioning and training report, the quality, quantity and conformity report and the warranty certificate were signed.
- 21.11.2025 – extended training. The manufacturer’s specialists trained teaching staff from several USAMV faculties in commissioning, using, maintaining and checking the equipment. The training was filmed so that it could be passed on to the people designated by the university’s faculties.
What it means for INOVUM’s clients
- One point of contact for the whole chain. A compliant bid, answers to clarifications, import, delivery, installation, training and warranty, all handled by the same team.
- A direct relationship with the manufacturer. The technical clarifications requested by the contracting authority received documented answers, with official statements from the manufacturer.
- A warranty with clear deadlines. The contract provides for 24 months of warranty and repair or replacement within 2 working days of the notification of a non-conformity.
- Experience in bioprinting. INOVUM delivered the first 3D bioprinter bought through a public tender in Romania. Besides USAMV Bucharest, INOVUM has also delivered a 3D bioprinter to a university in Croatia.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the first 3D bioprinter bought through a public tender in Romania? Yes. The bioprinter delivered by INOVUM to USAMV Bucharest is the first 3D bioprinter purchased through a public tender in Romania and put into operation.
Which 3D bioprinter did INOVUM deliver to USAMV Bucharest? An A6 3D bioprinter, with 6 dispensing tools, coaxial printing, laser photopolymerisation and a sterile chamber with HEPA 14 filters.
How was the bioprinter purchased? Through a public procurement procedure in SEAP (notice CN1080436 / 22.04.2025), Lot 1, with PNRR funding. The supply contract is no. 32-P / 03.09.2025.
How much did the 3D bioprinter at USAMV Bucharest cost? The contract value is 697,000 lei excluding VAT, or 843,370 lei including VAT, and covers supply, installation, commissioning and training.
Who provides the warranty and servicing? INOVUM SRL, for 24 months from acceptance, under the supply contract.
Can INOVUM deliver 3D bioprinters to other universities or research institutes? Yes. INOVUM takes part in public procurement procedures in Romania and in other EU Member States for research, educational and medical equipment.
Are you preparing to purchase a 3D bioprinter or other laboratory equipment? Contact the INOVUM team for a quote tailored to your technical specifications.
