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title: "PS23234 - RAF027/2324 - Physical and Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concrete"
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# PS23234 - RAF027/2324 - Physical and Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concrete

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d405175b-184b-4de8-96d8-0fa39f4dae10

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has recently awarded a contract for research and development services related to the physical and mechanical properties of 3D printed concrete. The tender process was of an open procedure type and concluded with an active status award on 4th October 2023. Versarien Graphene Limited based in the United Kingdom won the contract worth £48,600. The contract period runs from 16th October 2023 to 15th March 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract award by BEIS presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs in the research and development services industry to expand their business. Businesses operating in the field of construction products and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The location for the delivery of services includes various regions, such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The successful tenderer will work closely with regulators to ensure the quality of construction products and regulatory enforcement in the industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The construction products team are currently undertaking baseline research projects to establish an evidence base on specific areas of the construction industry. As the national regulator for construction products, OPSS will work closely with the Building Safety Regulator and local regulators, to promote, encourage and enforce good practice in the construction industry. OPSS will be responsible for ensuring construction products are the right quality and that robust, effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100674ad-7a90-4777-bf06-0105d37f88fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,600 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| 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 | VERSARIEN GRAPHENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100674ad-7a90-4777-bf06-0105d37f88fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100674ad-7a90-4777-bf06-0105d37f88fc
  13th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98194fc0-c561-4284-b2b1-24b66482c29a
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