Tender

Robot Pedestals and Baseplate, Manufacture and provision of

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking quotations for the manufacture and provision of Robot Pedestals and Baseplates. This procurement falls under the miscellaneous engineering services category and is taking place in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with quotations due by 5th May 2021. The project aims to support the development of innovative manufacturing technologies as part of the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) initiative. The contract period is set to commence on 21st May 2021 and extend until 30th July 2021, with an estimated total value of £100,000.

This opportunity represents a growth potential for businesses specialising in engineering, manufacturing, and technical services, particularly those with experience in fabrication and machining of complex components. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions tailored to the specifications set out in the Request for Quotation. By engaging with this tender, suppliers can position themselves as key contributors to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing projects, which may lead to further collaborations and contracts within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robot Pedestals and Baseplate, Manufacture and provision of

Notice Description

The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of Robot Pedestals and Baseplate to include the fabrication, machining, inspection, and delivery of pedestal assemblies and a baseplate, on which to seat robots in various configurations as per supplied definition drawings. Additional information: The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing, within the University of Nottingham, are developing Phase 2 of the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator, known as FA3D2. The purpose of the FA3D2 project is to create a national testbed facility for the development and demonstration of innovative, manufacturing technologies capable of facilitating the digitally enabled assembly of future aircraft. The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of Robot Pedestals and Baseplate to include the fabrication, machining, inspection, and delivery of pedestal assemblies and a baseplate, on which to seat robots in various configurations as per supplied definition drawings. Please refer and respond to the Technical Requirements within this Request for Quotation. This RFQ documentation reference 1476 RFQ JG should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding Request for Quotation - Any queries about this RFQ MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Bidder's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069aaded-2105-421f-90de-884a6321d38f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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