--- title: "Provision of a 3D Printer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FCDO SERVICES" published: "2025-03-12" --- # Provision of a 3D Printer Buyer: FCDO SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4.json) ## Summary FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, is seeking to procure a 3D printer to meet specific technical requirements necessary for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment applications. The procurement process was initiated with an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The final awarded contract is valued at £52,500, and was awarded to RAM Peripherals Ltd. The procurement period began on 20 February 2025, and the contract commenced on 21 March 2025, ending on 25 April 2025. The process includes stringent specifications and a requirement for the equipment to be delivered to the MK19 7BH postal code. The procurement falls under the CPV classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced 3D printing technology and associated software solutions. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the precise technical specifications outlined by FCDO Services, including accurate printing capability and the ability to handle multiple materials. Participating in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by establishing a relationship with a government entity, enhancing the company's portfolio and credibility. The comprehensive evaluation process ensures that the contract is awarded to the supplier offering the best combination of cost efficiency and delivery lead time, encouraging competitive participation from capable businesses. ## Notice 1 no. 3d printer, to meet the MINIMUM specification: - 380mmx380mmx420mm minimum bed size - reusable glass bed - print heads capable of printing PLA, ABS, ABS_ESD, PEEK, PEKK (may be interchangeable) - ability to print supporting material - accuracy of 0.125mm or better - Layer height of 50um or better - powered by 230v single phase Tender to include all applicable pricing. Inclusive of all packing and delivery charges Additional information: Interested parties should submit the following by email to the contact details provided in this notice no later than the end date detailed. All instructions on how to submit a tender are detailed and available to downlaod within the documents attached to this Notice. 1) Firm, fixed quotation in PS sterling, with an estimated leadtime for delivery. Any and all charges to be clearly shown. 2) A detailed specification for the equipment and software (note that the Authority will not accept responses for part of the equipment).. 3) Your bank and payment details on letter headed paper. 4) A signed copy of our Ethics Policy (attached). 6) A signed copy of the Form of Agreement. 7) All responses will be deemed to be issued subject to the Authority's Standard Terms and Conditions (attached). Caveats to these Terms will not be accepted. 8) The Authority will evaluate all responses in accordance with the attached model evaluation model. The lowest cost supplier who offers an acceptable Leadtime and meets the minimum specification will be deemed successful, subject to contract. 9) The Authority reserve the right not to award a contract following the completion of this tender exercise. 10) All responses and or questions to the contact shown below. 11) Emailed tenders will remain unopened until the tender closure date and time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd26466-9e16-41b0-9c80-799b48b569ea | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £52,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK19 7BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RAM PERIPHERALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd26466-9e16-41b0-9c80-799b48b569ea - 20 Feb 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45871a18-df7b-4506-ad41-f709d09f040b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd26466-9e16-41b0-9c80-799b48b569ea 12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45871a18-df7b-4506-ad41-f709d09f040b 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/630c4b86-f7d0-413e-90e9-bf7784d9658f An example of the evaluation template. FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPPLIER - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cef757d9-2761-410e-acd9-41aae9c2cb49 Ethics Policy Statement. To be signed and returned as part of your tender submission. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/598f6408-0a11-49a7-ae49-b193dd64df5d Form of Agreement. Supplier to sign and return as part of their tender submission. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee28b27b-12b9-40bf-9527-7f70153c6ca3 Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase - FOR INFORMATION ONLY ## Notice URLs - http://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c680aef-62d4-4b6e-b0fc-63dab3c890e4.json.