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title: "CR19018 3D Printing of Spare Parts for Consumer Appliances"
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# CR19018 3D Printing of Spare Parts for Consumer Appliances

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bb1aa6b-be81-41bb-80e6-291055038550

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the project titled "CR19018 3D Printing of Spare Parts for Consumer Appliances." This £74,873.75 contract falls within the research and development consultancy services industry and is located in Swindon, England. The contract period spans from 18 April 2019 to 9 August 2019, following an active award made on 17 April 2019. It was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender period closing on 18 March 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in 3D printing, research and development, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can contribute innovative solutions regarding the safety and regulatory issues surrounding 3D printed spare parts. Companies that specialise in design, manufacturing, and installation processes for 3D components would be well-suited to engage in this contract, leveraging their expertise to meet the project objectives and explore potential market expansions.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This project aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the safety, legal and regulatory issues relating to the manufacture, sale and installation of 3D printed spare parts by unauthorised manufacturers for consumer appliances.The first objective is to understand the technical safety issues arising in the design, manufacture and use of 3D printed spare parts made by unauthorised manufacturers. The second objective is to use this information to help identify the regulatory requirements and legal responsibilities of: a. the vendor of the component design file b. the vendor of the 3D printing machine c. the vendor of the printing material. d. the installer of the component. e. the manufacturer/s of the original product and the 3D printed part, f. and any other relevant parties, for the safe operation of the appliance when an unauthorised 3D printed spare part is used. The study should also consider the situation where a householder manufactures the part themselves using 3D printing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e190b8e4-23d2-4efa-b268-9e9a811b69e5 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2019 - 9 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,873 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e190b8e4-23d2-4efa-b268-9e9a811b69e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e190b8e4-23d2-4efa-b268-9e9a811b69e5
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/89b3fd4d-8180-48b3-9bcd-6ea3e91af8db
  CR19018 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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