Award

Autonomous Guided Vehicles

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2018 at 12:12

Award Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2018 at 08:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently involved in the procurement of two Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre based in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This process is classified under the goods category of special-purpose motor vehicles, with a total budget of £60,000. The tender process followed an open procedure, in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and originally published the opportunity on 13th August 2018. The closing date for submission of tenders was 28th August 2018. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 12th September 2018 and will extend until 31st March 2019.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and automation sectors, particularly those specialising in industrial machinery and vehicles. Companies able to provide long-term support and expertise in AGV technology are especially well-suited to compete. With a growing focus on research and application within high-value manufacturing industries, participation in this tender could lead to significant business growth and collaboration opportunities within academia and industry alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Guided Vehicles

Notice Description

2069/396/MY/IMG/18 - Autonomous Guided Vehicles The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply, installation and commissioning of two autonomously guided vehicles (AGVs) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement These devices are for use within the AMRC Factory 2050 building and will be used for research projects developing the uses and application for AGV within a range of high-value manufacturing industries. It should be recognised that the AMRC is a non-profit making research facility. It is expected that suppliers will provide long term support for the equipment at limited or no cost including application engineering Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an non-EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations (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: 28th August 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70e74903-3282-4e78-94a6-72a820745a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4f39d3-04d7-4f75-bd93-4d98efbaf8d9
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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

ROBOT CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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