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title: "3D Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ce"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# 3D Printing Services

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ce

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is initiating a procurement process for the provision of 3D Printing Services, covering a range of materials such as concrete, plastic, and metal. The tender, predominantly aimed at the services sector, is in the planning stage with a focus on market engagement to understand existing capabilities and benefits. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage by the deadline of 13th February 2026 for market research queries. The procurement process is structured under the utilities special regime and falls within the geographical location of the United Kingdom, specifically the regions UKC to UKK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in 3D printing machinery and services, particularly those equipped to handle various materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to engage with the planning phase, highlighting their technological capabilities and potential innovations. The process is set to foster collaboration and innovation in 3D printing solutions, making it well-suited for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the UK’s burgeoning 3D printing industry.

## Notice

United Utilities are looking to engage the market to understand who has capabilities of providing 3D printing services (Concrete, Plastic, Metal etc), how these are applicable and what the benefits could be.

### Planning Information

If this is something you are interested in please contact me at Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk and you will receive a copy of the Market Research Questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082293-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42991200 - Printing machinery
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 09:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082293-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 13:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081976-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 13:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081974-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082293-2025
  12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081976-2025
  11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081974-2025
  11th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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