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title: "Experiential Engineering Education Platform"
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# Experiential Engineering Education Platform

Buyer: NEW MODEL IN TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00d1e6e9-a767-4707-aa98-b03e41a172f0

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## Summary

NMiTE (New Model in Technology & Engineering) is seeking suppliers for an "Experiential Engineering Education Platform" as part of a tender process focused on the industrial robotics industry. The contract, valued at £250,000, is aimed at establishing a modern robotics and intelligent machines laboratory located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender period concluded on 8 March 2018, with the contract awarded on 27 March 2018, set to commence on 29 March 2018 and continue until 28 March 2028. This procurement was initiated through a negotiated procedure due to specific technical requirements.

This tender presents viable opportunities for businesses in sectors related to educational technology, robotics, and laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in providing innovative educational platforms, robotic systems, or maintenance and support services for high-tech laboratories would be particularly well-suited to compete. The donation received by NMiTE suggests there is substantial interest in advancing engineering education, making this a strategic opportunity for enterprises looking to engage with educational institutions and tech development.

## Notice

NMiTE seeks to commission an experiential engineering education platform to facilitate the learning of education skills in a project-based student-centred environment. Specifically, the commissioning of a modern robotics and intelligent machines laboratory platform, plus ongoing licensing and support and maintenance costs. Please note that a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (2018/S 051-112965) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 14th March 2018, in respect of the intention to use the negotiated procedure without prior publication for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0270f4b-1ab6-4b89-aa94-d813b8947a28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - NMiTE has been offered a donation of the commissioning of a robotics and intelligent machines laboratory to the value of GBP 949 325. However, this donation will necessitate the funding by NMiTE of some robotic equipment, licensing and ongoing support. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW MODEL IN TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 2HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANSER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0270f4b-1ab6-4b89-aa94-d813b8947a28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0270f4b-1ab6-4b89-aa94-d813b8947a28
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://nmite.org.uk/

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