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title: "Real-time motion planning hardware and software"
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# Real-time motion planning hardware and software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a2451e-498e-4dfa-bfed-a57474eacf09

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD seeking to purchase real-time motion planning hardware and software to support collaborative work between humans and robots. This tender, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV: 48100000), has a contract value of £33,000 and is based in Rotherham, England. The procurement method used was Single Source Authorisation, and the tender period closed on 5th March 2020 with the award date being 6th March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 31st March 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and software development, particularly those with capabilities in real-time systems integration. Suppliers well-versed in technology that enhances collaborative human-robot environments will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies aiming to leverage innovative solutions in motion planning or safety systems may also benefit from engaging with the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD for future collaborations or similar contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of hardware and software that enables real-time motion planning to avoid collisions to allow humans and robots to work alongside each other

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd377a-2f4e-4827-a4a2-0325bbac9310 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REALTIME ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd377a-2f4e-4827-a4a2-0325bbac9310

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd377a-2f4e-4827-a4a2-0325bbac9310
  10th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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