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title: "End effectors and associated automatic tool changing equipment"
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# End effectors and associated automatic tool changing equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f0dedfb-7595-4c40-9030-72aa786aacb2

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking bids for a tender titled "End effectors and associated automatic tool changing equipment" through an open procurement method. This procurement falls under the category of aircraft or spacecraft equipment and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The tender period will close on 12th September 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and run until 30th September 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in aerospace manufacturing equipment and technology, particularly those who supply end effectors or tooling systems suitable for KUKA robots. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender, which encourages innovation and competitive pricing in a niche market of high-tech manufacturing solutions.

## Notice

The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham (UoN CAM) is looking to add a number of end effectors to its current KUKA LBR iiwa 14 R820 robots using automatic tool changers. These robots and end effectors will be used in a variety of aerospace manufacturing research projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 19 Aug 2019 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
- 13 Aug 2019 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c78611-9a4d-4ebe-90a6-38cc90a17a64
  19th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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