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title: "SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED)"
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# SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a78bf83-bc95-4e1a-b77a-ec59e84655e4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure four industrial collaborative robots, funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF), to enhance the capabilities of local SMEs in the West Midlands. This tender, identified as SC7185/19, is currently in the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 18 June 2019. The contract is valued at £214,800 and is classified under the CPV code for industrial robots. The contract period is set to commence on 27 June 2019 and conclude on 31 July 2019.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotic technology and automation solutions. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include manufacturers of industrial robots, integrators of collaborative systems, and firms that provide related services such as installation and maintenance. By establishing partnerships with technology providers through this project, suppliers can contribute to innovative applications in high-impact remanufacturing technologies, thereby supporting business growth in the local economy.

## Notice

This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invited tenders to supply of four collaborative robots. The four robots will form facilities created as part of the ERDF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact remanufacturing technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the robots will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint cofunded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses. General characteristics The robots will be able to deliver motion planning and execution with high accuracy and repeatability, as well as a safe collaborative environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0229e2-2d05-496a-b057-5b0b38ac96c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,800 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H.M.K. TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0229e2-2d05-496a-b057-5b0b38ac96c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0229e2-2d05-496a-b057-5b0b38ac96c3
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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