--- title: "250135 Supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054989" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054989" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054989.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054989.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2025-11-25" --- # 250135 Supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures. Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054989 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054989) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054989.json) ## Summary Queen's University Belfast recently concluded the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform. Intended for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures, this procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting industrial robots. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the university managed this open procurement method under Northern Irish devolved regulations, completing the award stage with the contract signed on 25 November 2025. The contract, awarded to Fill Gesellschaft m.b.H., a large Austrian supplier, is valued at £2,839,610.40 and spans until 24 November 2030, with options to extend potentially up to 2040. This project aligns with the aerospace industry's focus on high-tech inspection solutions and aims to enhance quality control processes. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and high-tech machinery sectors, particularly those specialised in advanced robotics and non-destructive testing technologies. Companies that provide integrated solutions, including equipment, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, this contract demonstrates how public procurements can drive innovation and growth for suppliers capable of delivering complex technological solutions while also benefitting commercial and sustainable aviation sectors. Businesses looking to expand into the UK public sector or those already operating within the aerospace industry should take note of such opportunities to leverage their expertise in robotic systems and composite materials inspection. ## Notice Contract for supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high accuracy, multifunctional, dual robotic ultrasonic testing platform for the automated, non-destructive inspection of large volume, complex aerospace composite structures ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: options to extend for the provision of maintenance, consumables and ancillaries up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment. ### Planning Information Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076728-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,450,000 | | Lots value | £1,450,000 | | Awards value | £2,839,610 | | Contracts value | £2,839,610 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT7 1NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FILL GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 25 Nov 2025 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076728-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065987-2025 - 15 Jul 2025 at 13:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040048-2025 - 2 Jul 2025 at 09:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036648-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 14:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035861-2025 - 18 Jun 2025 at 09:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033184-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032692-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076728-2025 25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065987-2025 16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040048-2025 15th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036648-2025 2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035861-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033184-2025 18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032692-2025 16th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to express an interest and participate in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation ## Notice URLs - http://www.fill.co.at - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/HomeSupplierswishingtoexpressaninterestinthistendermustregisteratthisaddressanddownloadthedocumentation - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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