--- title: "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2025-10-29" --- # 4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT) Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ab.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)" project is being overseen by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, under the central government authority of the UK. The initiative is designed to explore advancements in intelligent 3D printed materials to facilitate self-adaptive platforms. Initially active, this competitive process had a specified deadline for expressions of interest on 24th October 2025, though it has since been marked as cancelled as of 29th October 2025. Even with the cancellation, the procurement was categorised under the research and development services, focused within the UK, and intended to use a competitive flexible procedure method. This endeavour presents potential opportunities for growth for businesses involved in innovative technologies and research and development services, particularly those with expertise in 4D printing and smart material applications. With a proposed gross budget of £1,560,000 for relevant lot value and associated services, the framework agreement initially considered could have presented significant opportunities for universities, public laboratories, and businesses ready to delve into cutting-edge material technologies. Although currently cancelled, keeping abreast of updates on the Defence Sourcing Portal may provide relevant entities with future opportunities as plans evolve. ## 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069210-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | £1,300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 - 29 Oct 2025 at 08:48 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069210-2025 - 22 Oct 2025 at 10:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067395-2025 - 24 Sep 2025 at 08:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059103-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069210-2025 29th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067395-2025 22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059103-2025 24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5523 Your reply to this EOI should be emailed to FUURI@dstl.gov.uk Deadline for submissions is 24th October 2025 (at 12:00 GMT) - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6496 Please send responses to this document to FUURI@dstl.gov.uk by 12pm on 24th October 2025. ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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