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title: "Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept - AWARD"
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# Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d8e949-ef83-40fa-8352-30979d179cec

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is awarding a contract for the "Industrial Robots for The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) Concept." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on industrial robots, and is geographically located in Nottinghamshire, UK. The tender process was conducted via an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 23 June 2020, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 4 May 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2020 and conclude on 30 June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for UK-based businesses, particularly those specialising in aerospace manufacturing and advanced robotics technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are innovative in automated assembly solutions would be particularly well-suited to engage in this sector. The project aims to enhance productivity, quality, and competitive pricing against international counterparts, hence fostering growth and collaboration within the local aerospace industry.

## Notice

The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) at the University Of Nottingham (UoN) works with partners from across the UK and European aerospace industry to deliver industrially focused research into aerospace assembly systems. Advanced manufacturing is a key research priority area for Nottingham and the University has invested significantly in this research. The University made a strategic investment in automated assembly infrastructure through the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator (FA3D) project, which was commissioned in 2016. Based on the success of this project, funding has been secured from the UK Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) for development of the second phase of this demonstrator. The Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator Phase 2 (FA3D2) will provide an opportunity for UK based aerospace manufacturing businesses to test, demonstrate and accelerate the implementation of novel breakthrough technologies, thus allowing them to compete on productivity, quality and cost with rival offshore businesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fbff526-31cd-439b-9e7a-af7d76c85c91 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,087 |
| 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 | FANUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 06:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fbff526-31cd-439b-9e7a-af7d76c85c91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fbff526-31cd-439b-9e7a-af7d76c85c91
  26th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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