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Market Test for Design-led Advanced Manufacturing Feasibility Study

Falmouth Exeter Plus · Public undertaking

In brief

Falmouth Exeter Plus has announced plans to buy consultancy and IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £20,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 2 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 78 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 012400-2026

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From notice 012400-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.