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title: "ERDF Procurement of Scanning Arm"
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# ERDF Procurement of Scanning Arm

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c8c2d7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Derby is conducting an open tender for the procurement of a Portable Articulated Arm as part of an ERDF project aimed at fostering innovation for SMEs in the East Midlands, specifically the D2N2 region, which includes Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. The tender is currently active, having been published on 6th October 2016, with a submission deadline of 25th October 2016. The contract period will commence on 1st November 2016 and conclude on 18th November 2016. The primary classification for this procurement falls under goods, specifically scanner accessories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in advanced scanning technologies and engineering equipment. Companies with expertise in providing innovative solutions to SMEs and those capable of delivering high-quality scanning and reverse engineering equipment would be well-suited to compete. The selected suppliers will be invited to showcase their systems to the project team, creating a platform for collaboration and growth within the thriving East Midlands business environment.

## Notice

The University of Derby is contributing to the delivery of an ERDF project in the East Midlands region, specifically Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) area. The project is intended to support SMEs with innovation, allowing access to consultancy and equipment to enable them to try out new technologies potentially leading to new products and ultimately supporting regional growth. The purpose of this tender is to contribute to the scanning and reverse engineering capability with a Portable Articulated Arm, that can be offered to SMEs primarily accessing the Enabling Innovation project through the University of Derby. There is an intention to provide the latest and most flexible capability that is accessible to SMEs. This specification relates to procurement of a Portable Articulated Arm combined scanning and probing solution. Suppliers will be shortlisted (a maximum of 3) to present their machine and system capability to the project team at Derby. Date to be advised following shortlist. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/derby/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e487ecc-7a03-4739-a2da-ea622e3015c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30124500 - Scanner accessories

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e487ecc-7a03-4739-a2da-ea622e3015c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e487ecc-7a03-4739-a2da-ea622e3015c8
  6th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/derby/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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