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UKRI-5722 - J5 MediJet 3D Printer Package

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

20 Mar 2026 at 11:39

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) conducted a procurement process for the supply of a J5 MediJet 3D Printer Package, culminating in contract termination on 20th March 2026. The procurement fell under the "command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment" industry category, with activities taking place mainly in Swindon, Wiltshire, as well as delivery to UKD61 region. Initially awarded to SYS Systems Limited following a limited competition approach, the contract covered goods including delivery, installation, operator training, a consumable starter kit, and a 12-month warranty. Though terminated on 16th February 2026 due to completion, the legal foundation was based on UKPGA legislation.

The tender presented substantial business opportunities, particularly for large suppliers with capabilities in 3D printing technology and comprehensive service packages. Even though the contract was completed and subsequently terminated, similar opportunities could arise under this or other public procurement paradigms. Businesses offering specialised goods with integrated service options, who can navigate limited competition dynamics, would have a strong potential for success in these types of procurement exercises. Furthermore, UKRI's insistence on innovation positions them as a key client for businesses aiming to scale and diversify their portfolios in high-tech sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5722 - J5 MediJet 3D Printer Package

Notice Description

Supply of J5 MediJet 3D Printer Package with delivery and installation, operator training, consumable starter kit and 12 months warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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