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title: "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042ee7"
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# 4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ee7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Agence de l'innovation de défense (AID), is undertaking a procurement process titled "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)" within the research and development services category. The tender aims to identify French and British universities capable of addressing scientific questions in the field of 4D printing for self-adaptive platforms. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd February 2024, and there is a security clearance deadline on 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for universities and public laboratories specializing in 4D printing research and development services to engage in a cutting-edge project with significant technological implications. Businesses with expertise in intelligent 3D printing materials, design, and modelling for self-adaptive components are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement associated with the tender allows for a maximum of 999 participants, with a value of £2,300,000. Interested parties should express their interest through the eTendering portal and comply with the submission criteria outlined in the Expressions of Interest (EOI) document provided by the Authority.

## Notice

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Agence de l'innovation de defense (AID) are jointly launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI) aimed at identifying French Universities and Public Laboratories and British Universities who can address scientific questions raised in the field of 4D printing. The aim is to accelerate the use of intelligent 3D printed materials through design, manufacturing and modelling to provide intelligent or animated components for self-adaptive platforms. Despite the potential benefits of 4D printing, many challenges remain before it can be widely applied. Quantity or scope: No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002086-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002086-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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