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Automated guided Vehicle (AGV) Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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13 Feb 2020 at 08:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking tenders for the "Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept". This procurement falls within the miscellaneous special-purpose machinery industry category, with a closing date for submissions on 16 March 2020. The anticipated value of this contract is £370,000, with a minimum value of £300,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids. The project is set to commence on 4 May 2020 and will conclude on 3 May 2021, with delivery addresses located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for UK-based aerospace manufacturing businesses, particularly those focused on novel technologies and automated assembly systems, to enhance their competitive positioning against overseas rivals. Businesses that specialise in advanced manufacturing and possess capabilities in productivity and quality improvements will find this tender especially relevant. The successful execution of this project could allow participants to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially secure future contracts in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated guided Vehicle (AGV) Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept

Notice Description

The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) at the University Of Nottingham (UoN) works with partners from across the UK and European aerospace industry to deliver industrially focused research into aerospace assembly systems. Advanced manufacturing is a key research priority area for Nottingham and the University has invested significantly in this research. The University made a strategic investment in automated assembly infrastructure through the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D) project, which was commissioned in 2016. Based on the success of this project, funding has been secured from the UK Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) for development of the second phase of this demonstrator. The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) will provide an opportunity for UK based aerospace manufacturing businesses to test, demonstrate and accelerate the implementation of novel breakthrough technologies, thus allowing them to compete on productivity, quality and cost with rival offshore businesses. Additional information: To apply for this contract please register interest at the below link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Tender reference for this procurement is PROC LSB ITT/1193 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/ecb05bcd-e6d8-49ab-b184-c3dec3628877
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 3 May 2021 6-12 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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