Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-8b05-7202-bce6-f1841c688513/robot-pedestals-and-baseplate-manufacture-and-provision-of closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Robot Pedestals and Baseplate, Manufacture and provision of [The University of Nottingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) Estimated value £75,000 to £100,000 Published 16 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 5 May 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of Robot Pedestals and Baseplate to include the fabrication, machining, inspection, and delivery of pedestal assemblies and a baseplate, on which to seat robots in various configurations as per supplied definition drawings. Additional information: The Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing, within the University of Nottingham, are developing Phase 2 of the Future Automated Aerospace Assembly Demonstrator, known as FA3D2. The purpose of the FA3D2 project is to create a national testbed facility for the development and demonstration of innovative, manufacturing technologies capable of facilitating the digitally enabled assembly of future aircraft. The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of Robot Pedestals and Baseplate to include the fabrication, machining, inspection, and delivery of pedestal assemblies and a baseplate, on which to seat robots in various configurations as per supplied definition drawings. Please refer and respond to the Technical Requirements within this Request for Quotation. This RFQ documentation reference 1476 RFQ JG should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. 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However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous engineering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/28390dcb-8c65-425b-94ea-6a48f37d37c7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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