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Contract Award of Tender for Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System

Swansea University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 13:21

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 08:57

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed the procurement process for acquiring the Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System, awarding the contract to Pomo Robotics based in Glasgow. The contract, marked active since 14th April 2025, focuses on the delivery of a collaborative robotic system aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the School of Mathematics and Computer Science. This falls under the 'goods' category with an emphasis on computer equipment, industrial robots, and related systems. Located in Swansea, this acquisition is part of a broader Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded project, with the procurement process moving through the open method as per Sell2Wales guidelines.

The awarded tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotic systems and computer integration technologies. The contract opening provides potential growth for suppliers skilled in supporting educational and research institutions, especially those that can deliver innovative software and hardware solutions for robotics. Companies experienced in implementing high-precision robotic applications or interested in expanding their presence in the educational sector stand to benefit, as this project aligns with forward-thinking research and the development of new control algorithms and AI integration. This tender highlights the demand for businesses capable of offering cutting-edge tech solutions within academic settings, possibly encouraging further collaborations and research advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award of Tender for Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System

Notice Description

Swansea University's School of Mathematics and Computer Science has now completed this tender and awarded the contract to acquire a collaborative robot known as Franka Research 3 (FR3) robotic system, as a force sensitive robot system that empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot's control and learning capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147573
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211300 - Computer platforms

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

35125100 - Sensors

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

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

39162000 - Educational equipment

42997300 - Industrial robots

48151000 - Computer control system

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pomo Robotics

Further Information

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