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(NU/1609-14) Supply of a Robot Arm System with Screwdriver Attachment

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Nov 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Newcastle University in the UK, which is buying a robot arm system with a screwdriver attachment for their Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) Innovation Centre in the North East of England. This tender falls under the goods category with a focus on power electronics, targeting businesses involved in electrical machinery and equipment. The procurement method is a selective procedure with the award already given to RARUK Automation Ltd. The contract was signed on 15th November 2022.

This opportunity would benefit businesses specializing in industrial robots and related equipment. Companies with expertise in power electronics and robotic assembly would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The emphasis lies on meeting technical specifications, providing warranty and after-sales care, and ensuring timely delivery. This tender presents a growth opportunity for SMEs in the robotics and electronics industry, aligning with the UK's drive towards clean technologies and electrification.

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Notice Title

(NU/1609-14) Supply of a Robot Arm System with Screwdriver Attachment

Notice Description

The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This tender is focussed on the power electronics aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment for robotic assembly of power electronic technology. The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This requirement was only being advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 7: Robotic Placement of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This tender is focussed on the power electronics aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment for robotic assembly of power electronic technology. The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This requirement was only being advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 7: Robotic Placement of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038652
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032719-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20223 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RARUK AUTOMATION

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