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title: "24-SJM-175 Dobots"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# 24-SJM-175 Dobots

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f930908-e377-4f5a-ac4c-db880f76b190

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth is planning a procurement process for the supply of specific industrial robots under the tender title "24-SJM-175 Dobots". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Industrial robots" (CPV code 42997300) and includes additional classifications such as remote-control equipment (CPV code 38820000). The location for delivery is specified as Portsmouth, Hampshire, in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with postal code PO1 2DT. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 15th February 2025. Detailed information regarding engagement and application instructions was published on the 15th of November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying, delivering, and potentially installing the required models of Dobots. The procurement specifically seeks suppliers who can meet the technical and logistical demands outlined, including support/maintenance and extended warranty capabilities. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs that can fulfil the complete product list as specified, thus fostering partnerships in delivering advanced educational and research robots. Businesses within the industrial automation, robotics, and remote-control equipment sectors stand to benefit greatly from participating in this procurement process. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and express their interest through the University of Portsmouth's In-Tend webpage.

## Notice

24-SJM-175 Robots - Specific product - Dobots Call for Expressions of interest This is an advertisement to seek information about the market size and potential suppliers that could supply, deliver, and if required install/setup the following Robots. There may be further restrictions on the supplier, including our supplier selection process, the ability to be able to provide the support/maintenance or extended warranty, also ability to deliver these in a short timeframe, and any other selection criteria applicable to this project. Depending on the level of interest, this may mean further competition, or request for quote, or re-evaluation of the options/if/how to proceed. The following list is predicted but may change. Dobot Magician E6 Collaborative Desktop Cobot for Education and Research - Qty x12 Dobot Magician E6 MG400 & M1 Vision Kit V2 and Eye for AI - Qty x12 Dobot MG 400 and E6 Vacuum Suction Cup Kit - Qty x12 Dobot MG 400 and E6 MVPB Mini Vacuum Pump Box -Qty x12 Dobot MG400 Lightweight Compact Desktop Robotic Arm Qty- x3 Dobot MG 400 VSCP Vacuum Suction Cup Kit - Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 SG Kit 1 Soft Gripper Kit 1 - Qty x2 Dobot MG 400 MEMG Mini ElectroMagnetic Gripper Jaw -Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 MVPB Mini Vacuum Pump Box - Qty x3 Dobot MG 400 EG Servo Electric Gripper Jaw (Servo) Type -Qty x3 Dobot Conveyor Belt Kit - Qty x12 Dobot Magician Robotic Arm and Sliding Rail kit Bundle - Qty x4 Dobot Magician Robotic Arm and Vision Kit V2 Bundle - Qty x4 Note ; We are not seeking alternative Robots. The product is specific to the requirement. Suppliers should only express an interest if they can supply all of the Robots mentioned To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2DT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38820000 - Remote-control equipment
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a
- 15 Nov 2024 at 17:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a
- 15 Nov 2024 at 17:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a
- 15 Nov 2024 at 13:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d43daf-1eb4-4039-be28-d31cdc4f7b6a
  4th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

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