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title: "OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots"
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# OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6558ab87-1be6-4aba-85ce-dba9867692ab

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## Summary

The recent award for the tender titled "OPSS Technology Research: 3D Printing, Extended Reality Headsets (AR) (VR), Home Robots" was made by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England. This tender falls under the research services industry category and aims to explore emerging Technologically Driven Changes. The project is to be carried out in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, part of a selective procurement process and executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage with the contract starting on 24 June 2025 and ending on 24 March 2026. The award was granted on 20 June 2025, with a total contract value of £141,766.8.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in research and technological innovation, particularly those focusing on 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality, and robotics. The procurement process was designed to be suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, which suggests an inclination towards smaller and possibly more innovative firms. Businesses adept in delivering impactful research services and capable of contributing to the advancements in these rapidly evolving technological areas will find this tender highly advantageous for growth and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

This project aims to help OPSS understand more about three emerging Technologically Driven Changes (TDCs). The TDCs are 3D Printing, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets and Home Robots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4661f3-8350-41da-acd9-e1b9994c00bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,766 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4661f3-8350-41da-acd9-e1b9994c00bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4661f3-8350-41da-acd9-e1b9994c00bd
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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