Tender

Robotic Machining Cell

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is currently seeking tenders for the construction and delivery of a Robotic Machining Cell, an advanced project within the machinery sector located in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with submissions accepted through the In Tend portal. Interested parties should submit their bids by 16 April 2020. The contract period will commence on 4 May 2020 and run until 4 May 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and machine tool technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative robotic systems and their applications in machining would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project focuses on enhanced flexibility and performance improvement in robotic functionalities, which could attract firms involved in cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Machining Cell

Notice Description

The University is currently tendering for the construction and delivery of a Robot Machining Cell: The key features of the cell are: Construction of a robotic cell with parallel kinematic platform and machining spindle mounted on an articulated robot. The robot has an interchangeable head/end effector to facilitate three main functions 1) machining spindle, 2) hexapod (parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of freedom) and 3) combined hexapod and spindle. This provides a flexible platform for robot research on machining and performance improvement. Additional information: To apply for this tender or view the documents in relation to this contract please register on our In Tend portal, to which there is a link below. Tender submissions are only accepted through the portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-178d474d-456f-4058-82d7-3f85c11c2c91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2135c0-d068-46a7-abb2-2f2973b252f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2020 - 4 May 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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