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title: "3D Printer"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 3D Printer

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bffad68-4bb5-4ed5-b0ba-365bb3d82eb6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) conducted a procurement process for a Fortus 450cm Gen 2 3D Printer, categorised under electrical machinery and equipment (CPV code 31000000). The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 6 December 2021, leading to a contract award on 7 December 2021. The contract, valued at £95,381, is set to run from 7 December 2021 to 31 December 2021, and the delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-tech manufacturing or 3D printing technologies. Businesses with expertise in producing electrical machinery and related equipment would be particularly well-suited to engage in future procurement activities of this nature. The ongoing relevance of advanced manufacturing solutions in the defence sector highlights a growing market for innovative suppliers looking to expand their footprint within government contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Fortus 450cm Gen 2 3D Printer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0c32e0-8840-4254-829a-b5628ca9cd87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,381 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER LINES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 08:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0c32e0-8840-4254-829a-b5628ca9cd87
- 21 Dec 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0c32e0-8840-4254-829a-b5628ca9cd87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0c32e0-8840-4254-829a-b5628ca9cd87
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b5d4a53-8525-4e62-bdff-3c27f357806a

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