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title: "Robotic Machining Cell"
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# Robotic Machining Cell

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-178d474d-456f-4058-82d7-3f85c11c2c91

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield is currently seeking tenders for the construction and delivery of a Robotic Machining Cell, an advanced project within the machinery sector located in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with submissions accepted through the In Tend portal. Interested parties should submit their bids by 16 April 2020. The contract period will commence on 4 May 2020 and run until 4 May 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and machine tool technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative robotic systems and their applications in machining would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project focuses on enhanced flexibility and performance improvement in robotic functionalities, which could attract firms involved in cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

## Notice

The University is currently tendering for the construction and delivery of a Robot Machining Cell: The key features of the cell are: Construction of a robotic cell with parallel kinematic platform and machining spindle mounted on an articulated robot. The robot has an interchangeable head/end effector to facilitate three main functions 1) machining spindle, 2) hexapod (parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of freedom) and 3) combined hexapod and spindle. This provides a flexible platform for robot research on machining and performance improvement. Additional information: To apply for this tender or view the documents in relation to this contract please register on our In Tend portal, to which there is a link below. Tender submissions are only accepted through the portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2135c0-d068-46a7-abb2-2f2973b252f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 4 May 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2135c0-d068-46a7-abb2-2f2973b252f2
- 1 Apr 2020 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2135c0-d068-46a7-abb2-2f2973b252f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2135c0-d068-46a7-abb2-2f2973b252f2
  1st April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home

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