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title: "Requirement for interface tooling to complete the reconfigurable tooling produced and delivered under PO 4471354."
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# Requirement for interface tooling to complete the reconfigurable tooling produced and delivered under PO 4471354.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-552fa784-e071-48a5-8604-7a42473d3e06

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Nottingham, which is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Requirement for interface tooling to complete the reconfigurable tooling produced and delivered under PO 4471354." This project falls under the electrical engineering installation works category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the award for the contract valued at £61,000 made on 1st February 2022. The contract period runs for a single day on the same date, and the tender process was formally completed prior to the publication date of 23rd June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in engineering or tooling services that can contribute to projects similar to reconfigurable tooling initiatives. Businesses familiar with the requirements of the University of Nottingham and those having experience with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the focus on ongoing design development, there is a potential for future engagements with the university as they look to build upon this initial contract.

## Notice

The project code is ELCAT RC45R8 and the requirement is for interface tooling to complete the reconfigurable tooling produced and delivered under Purchase Order 4471354. The continuity will also lead to a cost saving in terms of design hours both internally and at API, who are the Original Equipment Manufacturer and already knowledgeable with regards to the detailed requirements of the ELCAT reconfigurable tooling project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1370604-ea37-4838-8769-8a08f3951e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| 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 | API (DESIGN AND BUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1370604-ea37-4838-8769-8a08f3951e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1370604-ea37-4838-8769-8a08f3951e2d
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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