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Vertical Lift Module Storage System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

23 Mar 2020 at 08:31

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2020 at 09:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender process for a Vertical Lift Module Storage System, aimed at enhancing storage and retrieval efficiency for its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU located in Chester Road, Bretton. The closing date for submissions is set for 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The total estimated value of the contract is £95,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020. This procurement falls under the category of machinery for industrial preparation or manufacture.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the automation and storage solutions sector. Companies specialising in automated systems, material handling solutions, and integrated robotics will find this tender particularly relevant. The requirement for technical assistance, training, and warranty services also opens doors for service-oriented businesses to participate effectively in the competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vertical Lift Module Storage System

Notice Description

2501/010/CW/CYMRU/20 Vertical Lift Module Storage System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Vertical Lift Module Storage System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement AMRC Cymru has a requirement for an automated vertical lift module (VLM) storage and retrieval system including installation thereof. This is a system for storing boxes and trays vertically to maximise work floor space. The trays / boxes will be retrieved automatically by the system based on user input (for specific trays or boxes). When operator inputs for a retrieval the VLM should locate and retrieve the item from the vertical stack and present them to the operator at the unloading bay. The Vertical Lift Module will be required to communicate via a WCS, WMS or equivalent interface and communicate with other mobile and static robotic systems (agnostic) and conveyor systems. Tenderer to offer technical assistance, training, commissioning and warranty for items specified Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc37499-38be-4781-b706-4afbdaee3f2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARUK AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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