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22 Jan 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Agence de l'innovation de défense (AID), is undertaking a procurement process titled "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)" within the research and development services category. The tender aims to identify French and British universities capable of addressing scientific questions in the field of 4D printing for self-adaptive platforms. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd February 2024, and there is a security clearance deadline on 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for universities and public laboratories specializing in 4D printing research and development services to engage in a cutting-edge project with significant technological implications. Businesses with expertise in intelligent 3D printing materials, design, and modelling for self-adaptive components are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement associated with the tender allows for a maximum of 999 participants, with a value of £2,300,000. Interested parties should express their interest through the eTendering portal and comply with the submission criteria outlined in the Expressions of Interest (EOI) document provided by the Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)

Notice Description

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Agence de l'innovation de defense (AID) are jointly launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI) aimed at identifying French Universities and Public Laboratories and British Universities who can address scientific questions raised in the field of 4D printing. The aim is to accelerate the use of intelligent 3D printed materials through design, manufacturing and modelling to provide intelligent or animated components for self-adaptive platforms. Despite the potential benefits of 4D printing, many challenges remain before it can be widely applied. Quantity or scope: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002086-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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