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Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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23 Feb 2021 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Laser Tracker for the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2). This project, primarily targeting the aerospace industry, involved an open tender procedure and culminated in an award made on 2nd February 2021. The contract has an estimated total value of £250,000, with a minimum threshold of £150,000. The contract period spans from 1st December 2020 to 30th November 2021, and the delivery is expected at the University’s location in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision measurement systems, particularly those offering laser technology and related equipment. Companies that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore future tenders in this space. The partnership with major industrial players such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce underlines the potential for growth and collaboration in supplying innovative solutions for the aerospace sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) - AWARD

Notice Description

The scope of the research demonstrator has been defined in partnership with strategic global industrial partners including Airbus, BAE Systems, Hamble Aerostructures Ltd, GKN, Rolls-Royce, Safran and UTC Aerospace Systems. As part of the overall demonstrator platform, a need has been identified for a laser tracker to enable large volume measurement and precision assembly system. This specification outlines the requirements for such a measurement equipment system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d3d80e-8168-4db7-92ae-b8dd15ceb25d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e283266e-7bb4-4032-b22a-fadac566d463
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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