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3D Printers, 3D Scanners & Associated Equipment

Awarded to CREAT3D Ltd, Central Scanning, Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECH +6 more

APUC Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 3 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 September 2025
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Overview

APUC Limited procured 3D printers, 3D scanners, and associated equipment for the UK further and higher education sector and related public bodies through multiple regional purchasing consortia. The contract was awarded on 7 January 2026 to nine suppliers (CREAT3D Ltd, Central Scanning, Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECH, EVO3D Ltd, Freemelt AB, IDloop GmbH, Mark3D UK Ltd, SPEE3D, and UpNano GmbH) with a value of £40 million, and is now in delivery.

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Lots (5)

  • Stereolithography Printers

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Stereolithography printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

    Won by CREAT3D LtdWon by EVO3D LtdWon by Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECHWon by Central Scanning

  • Fused Deposition Modelling Printers

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fused Deposition Modelling printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

    Won by Mark3D UK LtdWon by EVO3D LtdWon by CREAT3D LtdWon by Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECHWon by Central Scanning

  • High Value Specialist 3D Printers

    he Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of High Value Specialist 3D Printers for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK. This includes but is not restricted to – - Selective Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing - PolyJet printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing - Digital Light Processing printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing - Multi Jet Fusion printers, accessories, materials, software and support/ servicing - Direct Metal Laser Sintering printers, accessories, materials, software and support/servicing. - Cold-spray printers accessories, materials, software and support/servicing - 2-Photon Polymerization 3D printing systems.

    Won by EVO3D LtdWon by CREAT3D LtdWon by Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECHWon by UpNano GmbHWon by SPEE3D

  • Electron Beam Melting Printers

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Electron Beam Melting printers, accessories, materials, software, and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

    Won by Freemelt AB

  • 3D Scanners

    The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of 3D Scanners including optical scanners, structured light scanners, laser scanners and LIDAR, as well as accessories, software and support/servicing for the Further and Higher education sector in the UK.

    Won by IDloop GmbHWon by EVO3D LtdWon by Mark3D UK LtdWon by Central ScanningWon by CREAT3D LtdWon by Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECH

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£80,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
3 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Scanner accessoriesLaser printersLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)ScannersFusion equipment for plasticsCommand and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipmentPrinting and graphics equipmentPrinting machinery

Award outcome

Awarded value
£40,000,000
Award date
7 January 2026
Contract period
— → 22 December 2028
Winners
  • CREAT3D Ltd
  • Central Scanning
  • Concurrent Design Group CDG 3D TECH
  • EVO3D Ltd
  • Freemelt AB
  • IDloop GmbH
  • Mark3D UK Ltd
  • SPEE3D
  • UpNano GmbH

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    31 July 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    3 April 2025

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