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CSP26077 - Large format 3d printer

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Feb 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has successfully concluded the procurement process for a large format 3D printer, under the contract CSP26077. This process was a limited competition procurement exercise, guided by a legal basis set by the UK legislation 2023/54, and involved a buyer located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with EVO 3D LTD, an SME based in Exeter, named as the supplier. The contract is active with a service delivery scope within the engineering services category, between the dates 27th January 2026 and 26th February 2026, valued at £19,825 excluding VAT (£23,790 including VAT).

The tender for the large format 3D printer offers promising business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in 3D engineering services. EVO 3D LTD's successful bid highlights the potential for such businesses to offer competitive pricing and innovative options within procurement processes that require specific technical manufacturing capabilities. This procurement reflects potential growth in the 3D printing sector, providing specialised opportunities for businesses in the technology and engineering industries to collaborate with government authorities. SMEs in this field could benefit significantly by engaging in similar procurement opportunities due to the government's preference for robust technological solutions from innovative providers.

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Notice Title

CSP26077 - Large format 3d printer

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise, the chosen supplier was chosen based on price and options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016701-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

EVO 3D

Further Information

Notice Documents

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