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250135 Supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures.

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 15:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 10:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2025 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 10:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast recently concluded the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform. Intended for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures, this procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting industrial robots. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the university managed this open procurement method under Northern Irish devolved regulations, completing the award stage with the contract signed on 25 November 2025. The contract, awarded to Fill Gesellschaft m.b.H., a large Austrian supplier, is valued at £2,839,610.40 and spans until 24 November 2030, with options to extend potentially up to 2040. This project aligns with the aerospace industry's focus on high-tech inspection solutions and aims to enhance quality control processes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and high-tech machinery sectors, particularly those specialised in advanced robotics and non-destructive testing technologies. Companies that provide integrated solutions, including equipment, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, this contract demonstrates how public procurements can drive innovation and growth for suppliers capable of delivering complex technological solutions while also benefitting commercial and sustainable aviation sectors. Businesses looking to expand into the UK public sector or those already operating within the aerospace industry should take note of such opportunities to leverage their expertise in robotic systems and composite materials inspection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250135 Supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures.

Notice Description

Contract for supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: options to extend for the provision of maintenance, consumables and ancillaries up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,839,610 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,839,610 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fill Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Further Information

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