--- title: "Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2020-03-30" --- # Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2617f268-5ce7-4802-9881-a0416bf4aa2c.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for industrial robots, and is part of a strategic initiative aimed at benefiting the UK aerospace manufacturing sector. The tender was published on 27 March 2020 and is due to close on 4 May 2020. The contract itself is expected to commence on 1 July 2020 and continue until 30 June 2021, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies to strengthen competitiveness against offshore businesses. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for UK-based aerospace manufacturing firms, particularly those specialised in advanced manufacturing and robotic innovations. Businesses that can demonstrate the capability to implement novel technologies and improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this initiative aims to foster local talent and technologies within the aerospace sector. ## Notice 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 tender opportunity please express an interest at in the tender at the below link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Tender reference - PROC LSB ITT/1251 - Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9aa8e25-1a55-4c7b-a788-092645196ac9 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 30 Mar 2020 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9aa8e25-1a55-4c7b-a788-092645196ac9 - 30 Mar 2020 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9aa8e25-1a55-4c7b-a788-092645196ac9 - 27 Mar 2020 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9aa8e25-1a55-4c7b-a788-092645196ac9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9aa8e25-1a55-4c7b-a788-092645196ac9 30th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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