Tender

Tender for the supply of Robotic Arm to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting a tender for the supply of a robotic arm as part of the Hi Tech Rail Project, an initiative funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) aimed at supporting West Midlands SMEs in developing innovative rail products. This procurement falls within the goods sector, specifically categorized under research, testing and scientific technical simulators, with additional classifications for railway locomotives and rolling stock. The tender was published on 21st July 2015, and the tender period concluded on 5th August 2015, with the contract period running from 7th September 2015 to 30th October 2015. The location for delivery is Edgbaston, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in railway technology and robotic systems, allowing them to engage in innovative product development within the rail industry. Companies that can provide advanced robotics, particularly those with capabilities in object recognition and manipulation, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project aims to foster collaboration between academia and SMEs, potentially opening doors for further partnerships and developments in the rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the supply of Robotic Arm to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Hi Tech Rail Project - TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF ROBOTIC ARM TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM In summary this tender is for a single robotic arm on a linear track, which will be used for object recognition/manipulation based on contact sensing, to include linear track for mounting the arm on, as described in the technical specification section - part 2, section 1. This is to be funded by the HiTech Rail project which is an ERDF-funded initiative aimed at enabling West Midlands SMEs to develop innovative rail products. The project is based in the Centre for Railway Research and Education at the University of Birmingham. Additional information: Please click on the following link, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home, to express an interest and then you should be able to download the documents. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795a9428-18e0-4229-821b-d7f51f2aac7c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2015 - 30 Oct 2015 1-6 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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