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title: "Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics"
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# Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics

Buyer: MH DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cd3c92d-389b-43c9-a931-0849767b122a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves MH Development Engineering Ltd, which is seeking quotations for the "Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics." This tender corresponds to the industrial robots category and is located in Wroxton, England. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st October 2021. The contract value is £66,836 with an obligation for delivery by 3rd December 2021. Interested suppliers had to submit their quotations by the end date of the tender period on 23rd September 2021. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, with additional details specified in the attached documents.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in robotic technology and automation systems, particularly those that can offer collaborative robotic arms (cobots) designed for safe human-robot interaction in manufacturing settings. Businesses that can meet the specified requirements, such as having adequate payload capacity, safety certifications, and integration capabilities with existing technologies will be well-positioned to compete. The ideal candidates are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have expertise in producing innovative solutions in industrial robotics and can deliver products that align with the detailed specifications provided by the buying organisation.

## Notice

The requirement is for a collaborative robotic arm (cobot) which is designed specifically for human/robot interaction, without the need for protective devices. The cobot will be capable of carrying out repetitive/assistive tasks in an industrial manufacturing SME environment. It will have sufficient sensors on the cobot to ensure that the cobot doesn't cause injury to its human colleagues. Tasks required to be undertaken include, but are not limited to: CNC machine loading/tending Testing Inspection Cleaning Packaging Manoeuvring of components Deburring Specification The cobot is required to have: Minimum payload of 10 kgs Minimum reach of 1300mm Certifications EN ISO 13849-1, EN ISO 10218-1 and PLd Category 3 Mounting capability within any orientation End effectors in the form of grippers or similar modules IP Rating sufficient to be capable of working in contact with CNC cutting fluids Power supply 240V AC 50 Hz UK 3 pin Teach pendant and appropriate software in order to be able to program Control Box It is a condition that the item quoted for is collaborative, which means that it must contain torque sensors with such sensitivity to recognise when a human is present during a move, and if collision occurs, the arm will halt. Quotations submitted must advise the following additional information applicable to the cobot they are offering against: Degrees of freedom and Number of rotating joints Power supply voltage Power consumption maximum average Repeatability (defined/measured in +/0mm) Axis range in degrees & max speeds per second, per joint Noise in dBA Colours available Anticipated lifespan Footprint Tooling back end type Cable lengths IP Ratings for cobot, teach pendant and control box Additional benefits Additional Safety certifications Weight Footprint End Effector Integration information Supply imagery of article being offered Ease of setup Integration opportunities with other technologies (number & ease) Physical interface (useability/longevity/aesthetics) Warranty period Maintenance / calibration requirements Quantity : 2 off system Questions should be sent to Amy Taylor. This can be done by e-mailing amy@mhde.co.uk . All questions and answers will be made public. The deadline for questions will be 19th September 2021. Questions and answers will be posted on www.mhde.co.uk The delivery of goods must be supplied and invoiced by no later than Friday 3rd December 2021. Information on scoring criteria are all contained within the pdf attachment. Additional information: Scored Criteria for this RFQ and respective weightings: Price = 25% Quality = 25% Specification = 25% Useability = 25% Scoring Mechanism tables can be found on pages 3,4&5 of the pdf file attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3912b-8c54-4493-9415-90603b1a6ea9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,836 |
| 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 | MH DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING LTD |
| Locality | WROXTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 6AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RARUK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3912b-8c54-4493-9415-90603b1a6ea9
- 9 Sep 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88600bc-cc0b-4910-ae19-322f1129f95f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f3912b-8c54-4493-9415-90603b1a6ea9
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88600bc-cc0b-4910-ae19-322f1129f95f
  9th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24928bcf-3fc5-4d99-8ef5-36231927fad8

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mhde.co.uk

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