Tender

2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

11 Feb 2020 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of an Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) for the AMRC Gear Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category and is an open procedure conducted below threshold, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for submission of completed tenders is 28th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract period commencing on 8th March 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in robotics and automation technology. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing special-purpose motor vehicles and autonomous systems would be well-suited to compete in this tender. As the University aims to implement innovative technologies for efficient manufacturing processes, firms that can provide robust, reliable AGVs equipped with suitable robotic arms will likely find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and secure future partnerships.

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Notice Title

2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre

Notice Description

2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The supply of an autonomously guided vehicle (AGV), sometimes known as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), to enable automated billet and component load/unload from machine tools, deburring equipment and measurement equipment. This will enable 'lights-out' manufacturing demonstrations of gear and transmission components in the AMRC Gear Centre research facility, with a view to our partners adopting such technologies in production for a competitive advantage. A robot arm will be supplier mounted to the AGV, along with suitable end effectors for grabbing of gear and transmission components for loading and unloading to machine tools. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non-EU 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: 28th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b54184c-ec6d-49cd-993c-c840d682a54f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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