--- title: "ASTRAL_Helicopter_Upper and Lower wing Structure assembly Jigs_ITT1054" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2018-10-12" --- # ASTRAL_Helicopter_Upper and Lower wing Structure assembly Jigs_ITT1054 Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95060d7a-a156-4208-9b65-cc54931f128b.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "ASTRAL_Helicopter_Upper and Lower wing Structure assembly Jigs_ITT1054." This procurement is part of the aerospace industry, specifically focused on providing tooling for the assembly of wing structures for Airbus Helicopter's RACER concept demonstrator, partially funded by the EU's Clean Sky 2 initiative. The open procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 10th December 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4th January 2019 and conclude by 31st July 2019. Interested bidders must express their interest via the University’s e-tendering system located in Nottingham, in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the production of workshop equipment and tooling design, particularly those with expertise in aerospace manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may qualify to compete in this procurement. Firms that can demonstrate innovation in assembly tooling and a capacity for precision manufacturing will be well-positioned to secure a contract, potentially expanding their portfolio within the aerospace sector. ## Notice 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 Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS must COMPLETE A non-disclosing NDA. Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description This program is partially funded by the European Union's 'Clean Sky 2' initiative. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f961ee4c-f5fe-43e3-a066-5d93f730a2d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43800000 - Workshop equipment ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f961ee4c-f5fe-43e3-a066-5d93f730a2d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f961ee4c-f5fe-43e3-a066-5d93f730a2d2 12th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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