Award

2284/443/MY/NW/19 Robotics Tender x3 Lots - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

26 Jan 2021 at 15:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield initiated a tender process for the procurement of high payload industrial robots, end effectors, and ancillary equipment intended for manufacturing research activities in battery pack manufacturing. This procurement, which falls under the goods category, is classified under the CPV code for industrial robots. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 26th January 2021. The successful supplier, KUKA Robotics UK Ltd, was awarded a contract valued at £131,674, which commenced on 28th October 2019 and will run until 27th October 2020. Bidders were required to visit the interim facilities at UCLAN Preston prior to submitting their bids, with the closing date for tenders being 10th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in industrial robotics and manufacturing technology. Companies that have experience in delivering complex installation projects and can navigate unique site challenges, such as limited access and structural considerations, would be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive of diverse suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2284/443/MY/NW/19 Robotics Tender x3 Lots - AWARD

Notice Description

Scope of Requirement AMRC North West has a requirement for high payload industrial robots, end effectors and ancillary equipment to support manufacturing research activities on battery pack manufacturing. These devices shall initially be located at AMRC North West interim facilities based at UCLAN Preston. In March 2021 AMRC NW will move to purpose build facilities based at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone. There is a requirement for the supplier to provide details of a complete package for installation and commissioning at both interim and new facilities. Our interim facilities at UCLAN Preston, has some significant challenges: o Limited access for delivery and unloading. o Robot will be located on our shop floor, which is not at ground level. o The shop floor contains asbestos in the floor. o Limited structural point loading for the floor. Any supplier wishing to submit a bid MUST undertake a full site visit at our interim facilities to ensure they can meet the requirements above, failure to complete a site visit may deem your bid non-compliant. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non- EU 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: 10th September 2019 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6d3359-fb25-4bb8-9827-99332b380b2a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

32331000 - Turntables

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,674 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 27 Oct 2020 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 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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA ROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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