Tender

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the supply of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) intended for research and development purposes, specifically for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement is classified under the 'goods' category and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on Friday, 20th August 2021. This open procedure, which adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, is aimed at companies capable of delivering the UAV along with necessary training and maintenance. The contract period is projected to start on 27th September 2021 and conclude on 26th September 2023, with a total budget of £50,000. Interested parties can find further details and participate through the University’s e-tendering system.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in UAV technology, particularly those focusing on sectors such as nuclear, aerospace, construction, and environmental monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements emphasise a multi-purpose UAV capable of high-resolution inspections and versatile applications across various industries. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing and drone technology will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their operations within a range of industrial applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Research and Development' on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) is one of seven high value manufacturing catapult centres promoting advanced manufacturing technologies and serving the UK supply chain, mainly in the nuclear sector. Further information about the NAMRC can be found at the following website - https://namrc.co.uk/. The NAMRC's Controls and Instrumentation Group is looking for a supplier to supply, deliver, train its staff and maintain a fully integrated, fully mounted, ready to fly, multi-purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for various activities including surveying, intelligence, reconnaissance, inspection and 3D mapping within a variety of industrial and research applications. The primary role of the UAV will be for precise external inspections (and potentially internal inspections so "return home"/failsafe and the ability to navigate in enclosed spaces would be useful) thus will require high-resolution video transmission to the remote controller. As well being used in the nuclear industry, there is potential for the UAV to be used in the aerospace, construction, earthmoving an mining, marine, oil and gas (on & offshore), rail, wind, tidal, solar and biomass industries for a wide range of industrial applications such as:- * Small Modular Reactor (SMR) site assembly - civil modular concrete slab inspection; * SMR manufacturing- Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) modules inspection; * Reduction in requirement for operators working at height; * Inspection on Dismantling & Decomissioing site; * Inspection (for abnomal operation, failure, cracks & corrosion) of offshore wind farms (harsh environment high winds, rain, salt water etc.); * Saves reducing reactor power for human inspection; * Condition and security monitoring for sites left in care and maintenance; * Remote inspection of welds, e.g., on the dome of the SMR; * Assess areas with other hazards, post nuclear accident or chemical spills for example. 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: Friday 20th August 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f490062a-0d13-4417-918a-73c0d6fc8b00
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2023 1-2 years
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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