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title: "ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054"
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# ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-484b4a12-c449-4a54-a80a-a00ede11bba8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the title "ASTRAL_Helicopter_upper and lower wing structure assembly jigs_ITT1054", initiated by the University of Nottingham. This tender, classified under the industry category of workshop equipment (CPV code 43800000), is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, and the tender period ended on 12th October 2018. The contract, valued at £236,400, commenced on 4th January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2019. This award notice was published on 31st January 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing tooling solutions, to engage with a leading academic institution involved in aerospace manufacturing. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing assembly hardware would be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovation and capability in providing specialised workshop equipment. Collaborating on projects rooted in European aerospace initiatives such as Clean Sky 2 could further enhance business growth and visibility in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE ref Assembly jigs required for: The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) at the University Of Nottingham (UoN) works with partners from the European aerospace industry to deliver industrially focused research into aerospace assembly systems. CAM is part of a consortium with GE Aviation to design, manufacture and assemble a wing structure for Airbus Helicopter's "Rapid and Cost Effective Rotorcraft" concept demonstrator, known as RACER. The RACER programme is partially funded by the European Union's "Clean Sky 2" initiative. The Advanced Wing Structure for Rotorcraft Additional Lift demonstrator (ASTRAL) project requires tooling to securely hold and accurately locate components during assembly of the wings. CAM seeks a tooling specialist to provide the detail design and manufacture of this hardware. This document details the specifications of the hardware required and should be used as a statement of work for bidding purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b61c44-3459-4787-aafb-b48b13680fc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £236,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,400 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTROIMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b61c44-3459-4787-aafb-b48b13680fc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b61c44-3459-4787-aafb-b48b13680fc3
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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