Tender

Supply and Installation of Robotic Arm & Welder

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE

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Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Askham Bryan College, located in York, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the "Supply and Installation of Robotic Arm & Welder". This project, under the procurement method "Below threshold - open competition", falls within the goods category and targets the enhancement of educational experiences by integrating robotics into the college's curriculum. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2025. Interested parties can submit their proposals through an electronic submission policy as outlined on the MultiQuote platform, with the enquiry period concluding on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welding materials and equipment, particularly those offering robotic and electric welding solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this opportunity suitable, as the procurement criteria consider both quality and price, with a 70% emphasis on quality. The contract period is expected to start on 19th January 2026 and conclude by 16th February 2026, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the educational sector by providing cutting-edge technological solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Robotic Arm & Welder

Notice Description

Askham Bryan College invites qualified suppliers to bid for the supply and installation of a robotic arm and welder. This project aims to integrate robotics into the curriculum, enhancing students' hands-on learning experience. Equipped with a robotic welder, students will instruct, program, and command the robotic arm to perform industry-realistic welding tasks, preparing them for modern industrial practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dee2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072881-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment

42662000 - Welding equipment

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

42662200 - Non-electric welding equipment

44315100 - Welding accessories

44315200 - Welding materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 3FR
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rural West York
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

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