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Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Guide Rails

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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16 Jul 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the supply of principal hardware components, specifically guide rails, for a Robot Machining Cell (RMC). This procurement falls under the industrial robots category and is situated at Sheffield, England with the postal code S9 1ZA. The contract, valued at GBP 72,000, was awarded to Güdell Lineartec (U.K.) Ltd. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, following a "Single Source Authorisation" approach. Notable dates include the contract start on 23rd September 2024 and conclusion on 22nd September 2025, with the award made public on 16th July 2025.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses involved in the industrial robot sector, particularly those specialising in high-precision components for automation. Companies like Güdell Lineartec (U.K.) Ltd., which have the capability to supply large-scale equipment fitting such niches, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises. The contract was made accessible to SMEs, indicating a focus on supporting smaller enterprises within the industry, although VCSE organisations were not targeted in this instance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Guide Rails

Notice Description

Guide rail for Fanuc robot arm within RMC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8506dc63-59e8-4864-9e7a-db7820f9b854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbf8530-8089-4a74-926e-02540c266cad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GÜDEL LINEARTEC (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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