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3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 Oct 2022 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot to Createc Ltd. The procurement process, which had a closing date of 19/09/2022, involved an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is from 19/10/2022 to 28/02/2023. The robot will be used for research into the use of 5G in an industrial setting and must have 5G functionality among other specifications. The University of Sheffield in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, issued this tender under the main procurement category of goods.

This tender from the University of Sheffield presents business growth opportunities for suppliers able to provide cutting-edge robotics solutions compatible with 5G technology. Businesses specializing in industrial robots and automation systems are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The tender process aimed to engage a wide range of businesses in delivering innovative research projects within the manufacturing robotics field, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot - AWARD

Notice Description

3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG group has a requirement for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot which can traverse environments such as train depots or busy factories. The robotic solution will be a quadruped, owing to the increased versatility afforded by this architecture, and the interest expressed by the AMRC's partners in the use of this type of robot. It will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into manufacturing robotics. The robot will act as a platform for investigations into the use of 5G in an industrial setting, in the context of mobile robots. It is therefore important that the system should arrive equipped with 5G functionality, such that research can be conducted into how best to employ the technology for a range of applications, including control, mapping, fleet management and condition monitoring The platform will be used for the development and testing of a large variety of use cases for novel applications. It is therefore important that the robot comes with communications interfaces, mounting points and a 24V power supply minimum. 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: 19/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f316a0-2349-4727-a56f-df7ce093eea7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,192 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-6 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

CREATEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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