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Purchase of Industrial Robots (5 Lots)

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

29 Nov 2019 at 11:28

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

08 Oct 2019 at 07:22

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2019 at 07:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for the purchase of industrial robots, categorised under "Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink." This procurement process comprises five lots, with specific requirements for various types of serial arm robots of differing payload capacities, alongside dedicated training cells and food manufacturing robots. The tender period is set to end on 7 November 2019, while the contract period will commence on 20 November 2019, spanning two years until 20 November 2021. The robots will be utilised at the new AMRC Wales facility located in Broughton, Flintshire, which is expected to open in October 2019. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, allowing wider participation. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in robotics and industrial machinery. Companies with expertise in creating advanced robotic systems and ancillary equipment fit for high-care environments would be especially suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to fruitful partnerships and project work within the Welsh industry, enhancing business growth through increased visibility and potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Industrial Robots (5 Lots)

Notice Description

AMRC Wales has a requirement for a number of industrial robots, end effectors and ancillary equipment to support manufacturing research activities for our partners across all Welsh industry sectors. These devices will be located at our new, purpose built AMRC Wales facility based at Broughton, Flintshire. The facility will open in October 2019. There are 5 lots available. LOT 1: Serial Arm Robot with >200kg payload LOT 2: Serial Arm Robot with >700kg payload LOT 3: Serial Arm Robot Training Cell LOT 4: Serial arm robot with >7kg payload for use within high care food manufacturing environment LOT 5: 4 axis SCARA robot for use within high care food manufacturing environment The Invitation to tender with the specification and associated tendering instructions 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. Submissions must be uploaded to the portal before the submission deadline. OJEU Reference - 20191007-006625

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/845f7864-2f56-43a4-b9d8-2a4a1afb6506
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

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

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,513 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2021 2-3 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA ROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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