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title: "Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) - AWARD"
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# Laser Tracker for Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2) - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40d3d80e-8168-4db7-92ae-b8dd15ceb25d

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Laser Tracker for the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D2). This project, primarily targeting the aerospace industry, involved an open tender procedure and culminated in an award made on 2nd February 2021. The contract has an estimated total value of £250,000, with a minimum threshold of £150,000. The contract period spans from 1st December 2020 to 30th November 2021, and the delivery is expected at the University’s location in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision measurement systems, particularly those offering laser technology and related equipment. Companies that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore future tenders in this space. The partnership with major industrial players such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce underlines the potential for growth and collaboration in supplying innovative solutions for the aerospace sector.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e283266e-7bb4-4032-b22a-fadac566d463 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e283266e-7bb4-4032-b22a-fadac566d463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e283266e-7bb4-4032-b22a-fadac566d463
  23rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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