Tender

REF: AEMRI-271-COBOT - Cooperative Robot (CoBot)

TWI LTD

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Tender

11 Jan 2023 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

TWI Ltd has issued a tender for a cooperative robot (CoBot) under the initiative named AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute). The organisation is seeking a supplier to provide a single cooperative robot that can interface with external equipment and position NDT sensors with six degrees of freedom. The procurement method is open, and the deadline for submissions is 3rd February 2023, with the award period ending on 13th February 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods and is specifically relevant to the industrial robots industry.

The tender for the cooperative robot presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in industrial robots to compete for supplying the required equipment to TWI Ltd. Companies with expertise in developing and providing robotic solutions, particularly cooperative robots designed to work alongside humans, would be well-suited to participate in this tender process. This procurement is at a stage where interested suppliers can submit their bids until the specified deadline, aiming to secure a contract with TWI Ltd in the goods sector, contributing to the advancement of technology in the field of advanced engineering materials research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REF: AEMRI-271-COBOT - Cooperative Robot (CoBot)

Notice Description

TWI is one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). AEMRI seeks to create a unique facility housing a critical mass of equipment, expertise and resources. AEMRI provides an environment to test and prove the limits of performance of advanced materials. Through the use of advanced modelling and simulation methods, full, large-scale mechanical test structures will be designed and built upon finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. Advanced, automated non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques will be developed with the aim of saving the industry time and production costs as well as minimising the risk of catastrophic structural failures.AEMRI will deliver the objectives of the project through the following four technical strands:-- Modelling and Simulation of High Performance Materials and Structures.- Advanced Robotic Inspection of Complex Geometry Structures.- Inspection Systems for Very Large Structures for the Green Energy Sector.- Nuclear Fabrication Research Centre.TWI Technology Centre (Wales) has been using a robotic cell for automated Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and is working towards improving the existing setup. TWI has been developing a more flexible automated inspection solution for smaller component inspection that can be used alongside a human operator. The robotic equipment will require a high-resolution force-torque sensor, which allows it to "feel" and follow a surface while exerting a controlled force onto the surface. This is especially relevant for robot deployed ultrasonic and electromagnetic based inspection techniques.Cooperative robots (also referred to as "cobots") have been identified as being a suitable solution for this challenge. These robots are specifically designed to work alongside humans in a shared workspace by monitoring the forces applied to each joint to avoid injury during collision. In addition, the use of cobots will support PhD programmes of work that TWI is undertaking as part of the AEMRI activity. The supplier will provide a single cooperative robot that is easily programmable, can interface with external equipment and can position NDT sensors with six degrees of freedom.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend. (WA Ref:128055)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-128055
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128055
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWI LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 6AL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Linton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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