---
title: "Laser Radar - Project VADIS - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2020-08-14"
---

# Laser Radar - Project VADIS - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74.json)

## Summary

The University of Nottingham is undertaking a procurement process for the award of a contract titled "Laser Radar - Project VADIS". This procurement falls within the goods industry, specifically in the category of lasers and industrial lasers. The contract was awarded on 11th August 2020, with a contract period starting on 16th August 2020 and continuing until 1st March 2021. The tender followed an open procurement method, with a total contract value of £248,312, and delivery addresses include various regions within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in laser technology and related equipment. Businesses that can provide precision measurement solutions and industrial laser systems are particularly well-suited to participate. The involvement in a Clean Sky 2 research project, such as VADIS, indicates that innovative approaches and advanced technologies will be valued, making this an attractive tender for both small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their market presence in the aerospace sector.

## Notice

The equipment is required to support a Clean Sky 2 research project called VADIS, where it will be used to enable measurement assisted determinate assembly of a demonstrator wing box. Holes, surfaces and other features are to be measured to a sufficient accuracy to allow mating parts to be manufactured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467aff7-9368-4d63-bf0a-a1d132299cb2 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,312 |
| 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 | NIKON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2020 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467aff7-9368-4d63-bf0a-a1d132299cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467aff7-9368-4d63-bf0a-a1d132299cb2
  14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9e522e-50f3-40ea-bfd9-daa4c7693b74.json.