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title: "Metrology System for Composites Manufacturing - AWARD"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
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# Metrology System for Composites Manufacturing - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a79a29-bc46-4b63-9047-f89bbe85f491

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has successfully awarded a tender for the "Metrology System for Composites Manufacturing," which focuses on the supply of specialised machinery as classified under CPV code 42900000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 31 January 2020 to 30 January 2024, with the award published on 20 October 2020. This tender is part of a complete process that concluded with a total contract value of £123,500. Delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, ensuring a wide geographical reach.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialized machinery, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative metrology solutions. Companies with expertise in inspection technologies and digital twin development will be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, as the University of Nottingham seeks to elevate its production capabilities through advanced measurement systems.

## Notice

The metrology system will provide critical inspection capabilities, enabling both discrete and in-line measurement to be undertaken. The collection of high-resolution data including fibre orientation, defect identification and surface form will allow the development of a digital twin of the manufacturing process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693ebd5e-314c-4519-8c92-40d1d7a3f779 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693ebd5e-314c-4519-8c92-40d1d7a3f779
- 20 Oct 2020 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693ebd5e-314c-4519-8c92-40d1d7a3f779

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/693ebd5e-314c-4519-8c92-40d1d7a3f779
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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