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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is conducting a public procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots." This procurement falls under the education sector, with a budgeting allocation of £165,000 (+VAT). The open procedure is currently in the active tender stage, with a bid submission deadline that occurred on 8 March 2022. All supplies will be delivered to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), and only experienced suppliers capable of meeting technical and financial criteria, including a minimum average yearly turnover, have the opportunity to bid.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the automation and robotics sector, particularly those with experience in supplying advanced machinery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in industrial robotics or collaborative automation solutions would be well-suited to compete. The procurement not only seeks a supplier for immediate project needs but also aims to enhance collaboration with leading industry suppliers, enabling growth and potential future business opportunities within this rapidly evolving field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to Supply, deliver, install and commission a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 a large industrial robot and a suite of collaborative robots. These robots must have sufficient capabilities to deliver on current projects, as well as any future projects, allowing the group to work with technologically advanced and industry leading suppliers and thus elevate their research capabilities. 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 fulfil the non-exhaustive list as detailed within the specification: In line with the large industrial robot: - The offered equipment must have a rated payload capacity of between 180 kg and 220 kg - The offered equipment must be able to support 180 kg at least 300 mm away from the equipment flange, in all three principle orthoganal directions - The offered equipment must have a reach of at least 2.75 metres - The offered equipment must be able to operate in harsh environments, e.g, a hot forging environment - The offered equipment must come with a removable industry-leading force torque sensor that is capable of operation up to payload limit of equipment - The offered equipment must come with 25 metres of guarding that is at least 1.9 metres tall In line with the smaller collaborative robots (2 off required): - The offered equipment must have a maximum payload between 4 kg and 7 kg - The offered equipment must have a reach of at least 800 mm - The offered equipment must come with separate rotary joint that can be affixed to a tabletop (1 in total) In line with the larger collaborative robot: - The offered equipment must have a maximum payload between 9 kg and 13 kg - The offered equipment must have a reach of at least 1200 mm The offered solution must be delivered to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) by the Successful Tenderer. To review the full specification of the requirement, suppliers shall access the ITT detailed in the PCS-Tender project highlighted in the Contract Notice.. The budget for this project is 165,000 GBP (+VAT). Any bids that are received over 175,000 GBP (+VAT) will automatically be rejected.

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-r6ebe6-0000685529
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446152
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,641 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 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

SP Elements

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442416
    Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots - The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to Supply, deliver, install and commission a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446152
    Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots - The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to Supply, deliver, install and commission a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

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