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Award

07 Jan 2025 at 14:19

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of collaborative robots for the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) at its Glasgow location. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and follows an open procedure under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU. The awarded lot for Single Arm Collaborative Robots has been contracted to FANUC UK, valued at £263,424.17 GBP, with the contract signed on 17 December 2024. The project is aligned with CMAC's vision to develop state-of-the-art intergraded DataFactories as part of their new Data Lab initiative, funded by a UKRPIF grant.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotics, precision instruments, and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of delivering flexible and advanced robotic solutions that integrate with third-party scheduling and workflow software would find this contract especially suitable. The contract requires robots to handle diverse samples and work alongside human researchers, demanding innovative technical solutions. SMEs and suppliers with experience in delivering similar high-tech equipment could leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and secure long-term associations with a prestigious institution like the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Collaborative Robots for CMAC

Notice Description

The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) are developing state-of-the-art intergraded DataFactories in support of our Lab of the Future vision and new CMAC Data Lab initiative. Our goal is to establish multiple automated model driven instruments to establish a ML (Machine Leaning) ready database of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data. A range of different collaborative robots are required to be integrated with third party scheduling and workflow software to move, prepare and analyse samples. These collaborative robots must be able to handle a wide variety of different samples and perform a range of different activities in a working lab alongside human researchers. They need to be flexible for future research demands that are not yet determined. This requirement is funded by a UKRPIF grant, which is funding a list of equipment to be delivered as part of the CMAC Data Lab project. Budget and timescales are tight for the delivery of this project and CMAC are looking to maximise the funding where possible. This contract is a Lotted contract

Lot Information

Autonomous Mobile Robot

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot through this Lot. In addition, tenderers are asked to price for driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. Tenderers will also be asked to price for additional items, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Dual Arm Collaborative Robot

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 1 Dual Arm Collaborative Robot through this Lot. In addition, Tenderers are asked to price for grippers, gripper fingers, driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. Tenderers will also be asked to price for additional items, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Single Arm Collaborative Robots

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 7 Single Arm Collaborative Robots through this Lot. Tenderers are also asked to price for grippers, gripper fingers, driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. There are additional items tenderers will be asked to price for, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000357-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£263,424 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FANUC UK

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