Planning

Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process commenced with Falmouth Exeter Plus as the contracting authority, which is seeking a feasibility study focused on a design-led advanced manufacturing proposition. The tender titled "Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study" is in the planning stage, having been initiated on 11th February 2026 and is scheduled for future engagement by 23rd February 2026. The public undertaking is targeting services and works within the consultancy industry, with particular emphasis on design, business analysis, and development consultancy services. This initiative will primarily focus on activities in Ireland, although it originates from Penryn Campus, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting, design innovation, and feasibility analysis. Companies with expertise in design consultancy, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract valued grossly at £22,500. Given the project's nature, it presents a strategic opening for firms keen on expanding their service footprint in the advanced manufacturing sector, leveraging their skills to contribute to income-generating activities alongside a prominent institution like Falmouth University. The study's completion is anticipated between 2nd March and 4th May 2026, thus allowing ample time for efficient resource mobilisation and study execution.

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Notice Title

Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Falmouth University is therefore inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced consultants to undertake a feasibility study that will inform the development of a design-led advanced manufacturing proposition and associated income-generating activity.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102707&TID=100107920&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ddb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012400-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 4 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
Chris Jones
Contact Email
procurement@fxplus.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

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