Award

OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award for the tender titled "OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots" was made by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This tender falls under the research services industry category and aims to explore emerging Technologically Driven Changes. The project is to be carried out in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, part of a selective procurement process and executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the contract starting on 24 June 2025 and ending on 24 March 2026. The award was granted on 20 June 2025, with a total contract value of £141,766.8.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in research and technological innovation, particularly those focusing on 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, and robotics. The procurement process was designed to be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, which suggests an inclination towards smaller and possibly more innovative firms. Businesses adept in delivering impactful research services and capable of contributing to the advancements in these rapidly evolving technological areas will find this tender highly advantageous for growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Title

OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots

Notice Description

This project aims to help OPSS understand more about three emerging Technologically Driven Changes (TDCs). The TDCs are 3D Printing, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets and Home Robots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6558ab87-1be6-4aba-85ce-dba9867692ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4661f3-8350-41da-acd9-e1b9994c00bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,766 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,766 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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