---
title: "Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ddb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study

Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ddb

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## Summary

The procurement process commenced with Falmouth Exeter Plus as the contracting authority, which is seeking a feasibility study focused on a design-led advanced manufacturing proposition. The tender titled "Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study" is in the planning stage, having been initiated on 11th February 2026 and is scheduled for future engagement by 23rd February 2026. The public undertaking is targeting services and works within the consultancy industry, with particular emphasis on design, business analysis, and development consultancy services. This initiative will primarily focus on activities in Ireland, although it originates from Penryn Campus, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting, design innovation, and feasibility analysis. Companies with expertise in design consultancy, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract valued grossly at £22,500. Given the project's nature, it presents a strategic opening for firms keen on expanding their service footprint in the advanced manufacturing sector, leveraging their skills to contribute to income-generating activities alongside a prominent institution like Falmouth University. The study's completion is anticipated between 2nd March and 4th May 2026, thus allowing ample time for efficient resource mobilisation and study execution.

## Notice

Falmouth University is therefore inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced consultants to undertake a feasibility study that will inform the development of a design-led advanced manufacturing proposition and associated income-generating activity.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102707&TID=100107920&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012400-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS |
| Locality | PENRYN, CORNWALL |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR10 9FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012400-2026
  11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://fxplus.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102707&TID=100107920&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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