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24-SJM-175 Dobots - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING

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24 Jan 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth e-Tendering has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "24-SJM-175 Dobots - AWARD," focusing on industrial robots. This procurement process sought to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering and setting up a specific range of Dobot Magician robots and related accessories for educational and research purposes. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 24th January 2025 and ending on 13th February 2026. The primary location for delivery is Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom (postal code PO1 2DT), within the South West region, with the relevant industry category being industrial robots (CPV: 42997300) and remote-control equipment (CPV: 38820000).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and providing technical support for industrial robots, notably those capable of fulfilling all specified product requirements. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to compete. The tender not only involves supplying a detailed list of robot models and kits but also potential after-sales services such as installation, maintenance, and warranty management, positioning suited businesses to build long-term relations with an esteemed educational institution. Rapid Electronics Limited is the awarded supplier, marking a significant collaboration that could open avenues for further research and educational projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24-SJM-175 Dobots - AWARD

Notice Description

24-SJM-175 Robots - Specific product - Dobots Call for Expressions of interest This is an advertisement to seek information about the market size and potential suppliers that could supply, deliver, and if required install/setup the following Robots. There may be further restrictions on the supplier, including our supplier selection process, the ability to be able to provide the support/maintenance or extended warranty, also ability to deliver these in a short timeframe, and any other selection criteria applicable to this project. Depending on the level of interest, this may mean further competition, or request for quote, or re-evaluation of the options/if/how to proceed. The following list is predicted but may change. Dobot Magician E6 Collaborative Desktop Cobot for Education and Research - Qty x12 Dobot Magician E6 MG400 & M1 Vision Kit V2 and Eye for AI - Qty x12 Dobot MG 400 and E6 Vacuum Suction Cup Kit - Qty x12 Dobot MG 400 and E6 MVPB Mini Vacuum Pump Box -Qty x12 Dobot MG400 Lightweight Compact Desktop Robotic Arm Qty- x3 Dobot MG 400 VSCP Vacuum Suction Cup Kit - Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 SG Kit 1 Soft Gripper Kit 1 - Qty x2 Dobot MG 400 MEMG Mini ElectroMagnetic Gripper Jaw -Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 MVPB Mini Vacuum Pump Box - Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 EG Servo Electric Gripper Jaw (Servo) Type -Qty x3 Dobot Conveyor Belt Kit - Qty x12 Dobot Magician Robotic Arm and Sliding Rail kit Bundle - Qty x4 Dobot Magician Robotic Arm and Vision Kit V2 Bundle - Qty x4 Note ; We are not seeking alternative Robots. The product is specific to the requirement. Suppliers should only express an interest if they can supply all of the Robots mentioned To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-195b94dc-cc5c-4c80-90bc-14c5d6ede4c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8686bf1-c869-43a8-908e-bf6cbac0be3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

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
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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 PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2DT
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPID ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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