Award

Provision of 3D Printer

FCDO SERVICES

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20 May 2025 at 12:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, recently concluded a public procurement process for the provision of a 3D printer. This process followed an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 30th March 2025, and awarded the contract to RAM Peripherals Limited. The procurement fell under the industry category of 'Printers and plotters' (CPV code 30232100). The contract, valued at £52,500, commenced on 31st March 2025 and concluded on 1st April 2025, with the award status being active as of 30th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those operating in the field of printing and technology services, due to its open procurement method. Companies equipped to supply and support advanced printing equipment would find a valuable growth opportunity in similar tenders. The success of RAM Peripherals Limited, classified as an SME, underscores the potential for smaller businesses to effectively compete and secure government contracts in this sector. Business growth can be bolstered by engaging in such government procurement processes, expanding market reach and fostering innovation through practical applications of new technologies like 3D printing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 3D Printer

Notice Description

Open procedure (below threshold)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d495c155-3f80-42b3-9a62-da6d3db1b162
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1dc918-74f0-4661-b828-c58ba56901dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAM PERIPHERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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