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ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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31 Jan 2019 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the title "ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054", initiated by the University of Nottingham. This tender, classified under the industry category of workshop equipment (CPV code 43800000), is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period ended on 12th October 2018. The contract, valued at £236,400, commenced on 4th January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2019. This award notice was published on 31st January 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing tooling solutions, to engage with a leading academic institution involved in aerospace manufacturing. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing assembly hardware would be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and capability in providing specialised workshop equipment. Collaborating on projects rooted in European aerospace initiatives such as Clean Sky 2 could further enhance business growth and visibility in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE ref Assembly jigs required for: The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) at the University Of Nottingham (UoN) works with partners from the European aerospace industry to deliver industrially focused research into aerospace assembly systems. CAM is part of a consortium with GE Aviation to design, manufacture and assemble a wing structure for Airbus Helicopter's "Rapid and Cost Effective Rotorcraft" concept demonstrator, known as RACER. The RACER programme is partially funded by the European Union's "Clean Sky 2" initiative. The Advanced Wing Structure for Rotorcraft Additional Lift demonstrator (ASTRAL) project requires tooling to securely hold and accurately locate components during assembly of the wings. CAM seeks a tooling specialist to provide the detail design and manufacture of this hardware. This document details the specifications of the hardware required and should be used as a statement of work for bidding purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-484b4a12-c449-4a54-a80a-a00ede11bba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b61c44-3459-4787-aafb-b48b13680fc3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£236,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 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
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
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
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTROIMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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