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Industrial Robot (x2)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

30 Apr 2020 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of two industrial robots, specifically designed for a research cell dedicated to the automated winding of coils for electrical machines. This procurement fell under the category of industrial robots and was conducted using an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender was initially published on 20th January 2020, with a closing date for submissions on 10th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period commenced on 1st March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020, with a total contract value of £78,966. The robots are intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotics and automation technologies, particularly those that can offer solutions compatible with non-proprietary software such as ROS-Industrial. Suppliers capable of providing kinematically-linked medium payload, six-axis robots or refurbished ex-demo models that meet the specified technical requirements will find a conducive environment to compete. The public procurement process opens avenues for growth for large enterprises and those engaged in innovative manufacturing solutions, allowing them to collaborate with a leading academic institution in a cutting-edge research context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industrial Robot (x2)

Notice Description

2460/474/CW/IMG/20 Industrial Robot (x2) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for two industrial robots on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG Group has a requirement for two kinematically-linked medium payload, six-axis robots for use in creating a research cell dedicated to the automated winding of coils for electrical machines to be installed at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield. As this cell will be used as a research platform, it must offer a means of controlling the robots in real-time via an external PC with non-proprietary software, e.g. ROS-Industrial. To ensure best value for money, the AMRC are willing to consider and review a proposal for ex-demo robots, which meets all technical, commissioning and warranty 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: 10th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36f14f00-161f-43e2-899f-42f4d706e505
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c86a14b-f3d7-4563-8643-3b8a55be1803
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

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,966 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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