Tender

A Collaborative Robot

DSTL

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has initiated a procurement process for the acquisition of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arms and accessories. This tender, aimed at enhancing remote working capabilities for hazardous activities, falls under the industrial robots category (CPV 42997300) and is classified as a goods procurement. The procurement is open and the tender stage ends on 22nd November 2024 at 17:00 UTC. The delivery location is Dstl's facility in Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ, UK. The total value of the procurement is £350,000.00 GBP with the contract scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2028. Tenderers should note the selection criteria related to the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian products and services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotic technologies and remote working solutions. Companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial robots and related accessories would find this tender particularly relevant. Given the open procurement method and the outlined submission terms (allowing both electronic and written submissions), various enterprises will have an opportunity to participate. The successful delivery and implementation of these collaborative robots could lead to further contracts and opportunities within the defence sector, especially for businesses with significant operations in the UK or reciprocal access agreements.

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Notice Title

A Collaborative Robot

Notice Description

The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl. Additional information: The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl.

Options: OPTION: The Provision of additional Contractor Deliverables on an as required basis, in accordance with the Tasking Process at Condition 22 of the SC1B Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034361-2024
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSTL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
abarkham@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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