---
title: "3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a8da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-10-06"
---

# 3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a8da

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, UK, has awarded a contract for research into a 3D printed lightweight external fixator for trauma in resource-limited settings. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and experimental development services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, as the tender was below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine from London and was signed on 23rd September 2025. The contract period spans from 23rd September 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total value of £29,500. The tender process, now complete, was documented and published on 6th October 2025.

This award provides significant opportunities for established research institutions and companies involved in 3D printing and medical equipment development. Businesses with expertise in research and innovation, particularly those focusing on medical applications, would be well-suited to engage with such government contracts. The collaboration with a prestigious institution like Imperial College suggests a demand for high-calibre research capabilities and could set the stage for expanding business partnerships and strengthening market positions within the healthcare technology sector.

## Notice

RESEARCH INTO 3D PRINTED LIGHTWEIGHT EXTERNAL FIXATOR FOR TRAUMA IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062561-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062561-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062561-2025
  6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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