--- title: "2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-08-14" --- # 2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0837d7c2-095f-4945-b79a-20f839e0c390.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has completed the procurement process for an Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) intended for the AMRC Gear Centre, as part of project 2480/480/MY/COM/20. This tender, classified under the CPV code for specialist vehicles, was conducted through a non-EU open procedure, as stipulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the successful contract awarded on 14 August 2020. The AGV will facilitate automated manufacturing processes and is set to be operational from 8 March 2020 until 30 April 2020. The total value of the contract is £148,201.72. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the robotics and automation sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative manufacturing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in developing automated systems and the production of components for machinery may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such projects not only enhances the supplier's portfolio but also positions them at the forefront of advancements in automated manufacturing technologies within the UK. ## Notice 2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The supply of an autonomously guided vehicle (AGV), sometimes known as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), to enable automated billet and component load/unload from machine tools, deburring equipment and measurement equipment. This will enable 'lights-out' manufacturing demonstrations of gear and transmission components in the AMRC Gear Centre research facility, with a view to our partners adopting such technologies in production for a competitive advantage. A robot arm will be supplier mounted to the AGV, along with suitable end effectors for grabbing of gear and transmission components for loading and unloading to machine tools. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non-EU 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: 28th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33f1158-965b-49a7-8b6c-071582a62427 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £148,201 | | 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 | INDEPENDENT CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD T/A ICONYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles ## Release History - 14 Aug 2020 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33f1158-965b-49a7-8b6c-071582a62427 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33f1158-965b-49a7-8b6c-071582a62427 14th August 2020 - Awarded contract 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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