--- title: "Vertical Lift Module Storage System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-03-23" --- # Vertical Lift Module Storage System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11973012-2ded-4fe1-9844-08b816aeea9c.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender process for a Vertical Lift Module Storage System, aimed at enhancing storage and retrieval efficiency for its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU located in Chester Road, Bretton. The closing date for submissions is set for 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The total estimated value of the contract is £95,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020. This procurement falls under the category of machinery for industrial preparation or manufacture. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the automation and storage solutions sector. Companies specialising in automated systems, material handling solutions, and integrated robotics will find this tender particularly relevant. The requirement for technical assistance, training, and warranty services also opens doors for service-oriented businesses to participate effectively in the competition. ## Notice 2501/010/CW/CYMRU/20 Vertical Lift Module Storage System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Vertical Lift Module Storage System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement AMRC Cymru has a requirement for an automated vertical lift module (VLM) storage and retrieval system including installation thereof. This is a system for storing boxes and trays vertically to maximise work floor space. The trays / boxes will be retrieved automatically by the system based on user input (for specific trays or boxes). When operator inputs for a retrieval the VLM should locate and retrieve the item from the vertical stack and present them to the operator at the unloading bay. The Vertical Lift Module will be required to communicate via a WCS, WMS or equivalent interface and communicate with other mobile and static robotic systems (agnostic) and conveyor systems. Tenderer to offer technical assistance, training, commissioning and warranty for items specified Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc37499-38be-4781-b706-4afbdaee3f2d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £94,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RARUK AUTOMATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink ## Release History - 23 Mar 2020 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc37499-38be-4781-b706-4afbdaee3f2d - 20 Feb 2020 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8780755f-8271-4630-bbe3-bc457ad7d0a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bc37499-38be-4781-b706-4afbdaee3f2d 23rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8780755f-8271-4630-bbe3-bc457ad7d0a0 20th February 2020 - Opportunity 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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