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16 Mar 2021 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

West Highland College UHI is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing System" as part of an open procurement process in the education industry. This tender, initiated on 16 March 2021, involves the delivery of automation rigs that align with Industry 4.0 standards and is intended for educational use. Contractors are required to submit their bids along with supporting documentation, including proof of insurance and financial standing, by the tenders deadline. The award amount for this contract is set at £596,000, with the contract signed on 17 February 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing technology or educational equipment. Companies that can provide advanced automation solutions tailored for educational purposes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for competitive pricing (35%) alongside quality evaluation (65%) encourages businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capabilities and value in delivering robust educational solutions. Engaging in such tenders not only increases project visibility but also can enhance a company's reputation in the growing field of Industry 4.0 education.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System

Notice Description

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs with comprehensive Teachware and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005305-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors

42121100 - Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders

42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators

42997300 - Industrial robots

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£596,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Highland College UHI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FORT WILLIAM
Postcode
PH33 6FF
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. KG

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