Tender

Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2)

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Laser Tracker, titled "Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2)." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as lasers, with a total estimated value of £250,000 and a minimum value of £150,000. The tender period will end on 15 October 2020, while the contract period is set to commence on 1 December 2020 and conclude on 30 November 2021. Interested parties should note the delivery address is located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the industrial lasers sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer precision measurement tools or related technologies are encouraged to participate, as collaboration with leading global industrial partners such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce may lead to expanded market presence and innovation. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to secure a foothold in the aerospace assembly industry, which is undergoing notable advancements in automated systems.

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Notice Title

Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2)

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. Additional information: To express an interest in this tender opportunity please visit the portal at the below link and express an interest in tender reference PROC LSB ITT/1322 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fbf1a9b-e43b-4eb0-85f1-8bab0d20b700
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f08dde0-130a-4256-a774-fff6ba62d542
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Leanne Bryant
Contact Email
bbzlsb@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01159513635

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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