Tender

Industrial Robot (x2)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

04 Dec 2019 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for two industrial robots under the reference number 2420/467/CW/IMG/19. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under industrial robots, and the robots are intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to establish a research cell for automated coil winding at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield. The open procedure for this tender is in progress, with a deadline for submission set for 18th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). The total value of the procurement is £70,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotics, automation technology, or those offering ex-demo robots that fulfil the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in creating adaptable and controllable robotic solutions, particularly using open-source software such as ROS-Industrial, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster partnerships within the advanced manufacturing sector, spurring business growth through innovation and providing access to ongoing research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industrial Robot (x2)

Notice Description

2420/467/CW/IMG/19 Industrial Robot (x2) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for two industrial robots on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG Group has a requirement for two kinematically-linked medium payload, six-axis robots for use in creating a research cell dedicated to the automated winding of coils for electrical machines to be installed at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield. As this cell will be used as a research platform, it must offer a means of controlling the robots in real-time via an external PC with non-proprietary software, e.g. ROS-Industrial. To ensure best value for money, the AMRC are willing to consider and review a proposal for ex-demo robots, which meets all technical, commissioning and warranty items specified. 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: 18th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e9eb04-61ce-487a-958a-af2ff214c58d
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Charlotte Wilcox
Contact Email
procurement@amrc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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