United Utilities has launched an early market engagement exercise for 3D printing services.

The water company is looking to engage the market to understand who has capabilities of providing 3D printing services (concrete, plastic, metal etc).
United Utilities is inviting interested suppliers to complete a market research questionnaire to help it to understand how the services are applicable and what the benefits could be.
Suppliers are asked to email Harry East at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a copy of the Market Research Questions
The engagement deadline is 13 February 2026.
Current estimated start and end dates for a contract are 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2031
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