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The Supply and Delivery of a Large Industrial Robot

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, recently completed the procurement process titled "The Supply and Delivery of a Large Industrial Robot" as part of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) initiative. This contract was awarded to KUKA Robotics UK Ltd following an open procurement method, which allows any qualified supplier to submit bids. The contract, valued at £67,579, was signed on 4th February 2022, after a tender period where the submission deadline was 12th January 2022. The delivery location for the robot is the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in industrial automation and robotics. Businesses with experience in delivering high-capacity robotic solutions, particularly those capable of meeting stringent specifications such as a payload of up to 150 kg and IP65 ratings, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the ongoing expansion of the industrial automation sector, suppliers that can demonstrate relevant experience and solid financial standing will find themselves well-positioned in this competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of a Large Industrial Robot

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) sought to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to supply and deliver a large industrial robot on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Industrial automation is an ever-growing sector and one which NMIS is actively involved in. In order to deliver on NMIS projects, the group seeks to acquire an industrial robot. This robot must have sufficient capabilities to deliver on current projects, as well as any future projects. The University require a single suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver the equipment as per the specification. The supplier will be required to fulfill the non-exhaustive list as detailed within the specification: - The equipment must be able to support 120 kg at least 300 mm away from the equipment flange, in all three principle orthoganal directions. - The offered equipment must have a rated payload capacity of between 120 kg and 150 kg. - The equipment must have a reach of at least 3 m. - The equipment must have an IP rating of at least IP65 as standard on both the body and the wrist. - The equipment controller must be able to support at least 8 axes without additional controller cabinets. - Offered solution must be delivered to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) by the Successful Tenderer.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,579 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA Robotics UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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