--- title: "Autonomous Mobile Platforms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-03-27" --- # Autonomous Mobile Platforms Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01702f68-7a0b-44d5-91e0-e85500965127.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for Autonomous Mobile Platforms as part of their procurement process for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, located in Broughton, Flintshire (CH4 0DH). The open procurement method, in alignment with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, accepts submissions until 4th March 2020, at 12 noon (UK time). This procurement includes a requirement for two mobile platform systems and a fleet management solution, with a total estimated value of £95,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and continue until 30th April 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on industrial machinery and technology solutions, particularly those providing automation and IoT-enabled systems. Companies with capabilities in developing autonomous solutions or integrated fleet management tools would be well positioned to compete, especially as the buyer seeks to enhance their research and development facilities. Interested suppliers should register to access the detailed tender documents on the University’s e-tendering platform and submit their proposals accordingly. ## Notice 2550/011/CW/CYMRU/20 Autonomous Mobile Platforms The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for Autonomous Mobile Platforms on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement AMRC Cymru has a requirement for two (2) Autonomous Mobile Platform systems along with fleet management solution for use in research and development activities. These devices shall be delivered and commissioned at our facilities in Broughton, Flintshire, CH4 0DH. Equipment looking to be supplied will share charging equipment with each other, i.e. one (1) charging station for two (2) mobile autonomous platforms. Both mobile platforms and fleet manager system are to be able to interface with external systems and respond (and raise) software events for shop-wide Internet of Things and connectivity purposes with other machinery at AMRC Cymru. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 4th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b3638-d99f-44b4-b6a4-55b6965c70de | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £78,881 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OMRON ELECTRONICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 27 Mar 2020 at 12:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b3638-d99f-44b4-b6a4-55b6965c70de - 27 Mar 2020 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b3638-d99f-44b4-b6a4-55b6965c70de - 19 Feb 2020 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa1120-6600-4c6c-a2bb-239d4fa937e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8b3638-d99f-44b4-b6a4-55b6965c70de 27th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa1120-6600-4c6c-a2bb-239d4fa937e9 19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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