Award

Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System

WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Award

16 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Highland College UHI has initiated a public procurement process titled "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing System." This project falls under the education category with a focus on goods and is located in Fort William, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the award date of February 17, 2021, and a total contract value of £596,000. The tender status is complete, indicating the successful selection of a contractor, Didactic Services Ltd., who will provide automation rigs and associated teachware necessary for educating students on Industry 4.0 requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology, manufacturing systems, and automation solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing innovative equipment for educational purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar future bidding processes. Companies capable of demonstrating quality and affordability in their offerings will find a receptive market in educational institutions seeking to enhance their teaching capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System

Notice Description

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs with comprehensive Teachware and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions available of expiration of the initial term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors

42121100 - Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders

42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators

42997300 - Industrial robots

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£596,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jfraser@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1397874000

Buyer Location

Locality
FORT WILLIAM
Postcode
PH33 6FF
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DIDACTIC SERVICES

FESTO DIDACTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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