Tender

Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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22 Dec 2017 at 11:58

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20 Dec 2017 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick, located in Coventry, is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project". The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure indicated for this above-threshold procurement. The deadline for submissions is set for Monday, 22nd January 2018, at 12 pm GMT. This tender encompasses multiple lots, including requirements for AGV hardware, fleet-management software, and transport systems.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automation and robotics, particularly those that can provide autonomous guided vehicles and related handling equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing they can meet the specifications laid out by the University. Interested companies should consider their capabilities in supply chain solutions and reconfigurable automation equipment to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project

Notice Description

The University of Warwick, WMG has a requirement for the supply of equipment relating to the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) project, which requires equipment to perform assembly operations with reconfigurable capability for new applications in the future. The initial requirement includes a need for AGVs and transport system (e.g. for line side supply of pallets and Euro boxes) and related software. The equipment required has been divided into the following five lots: * Lot 1: Supply of AGV Hardware Only * Lots 2A and 2B: Supply of Carrier Frames * Lot 3: Supply AGV Fleet-Management Software * Lot 4: Roller Conveyor Mounted on AGV or Carrier Frame * Lot 5: Supply of a Micro-Warehouse System In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note the submission deadline for this tender is Monday 22nd January 2018 at 12 pm GMT. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9c121e-7af8-45ad-88ec-b713a61b6911
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2018 - 7 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Bonnie Wang
Contact Email
bonnie.wang@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02476523188

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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