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title: "End Effector Testing"
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# End Effector Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e96a95-97a2-43a0-b971-1eb58b9d6f06

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for "End Effector Testing" in the Machine Tools industry category. The contract was awarded to FerRobotics to test three end effectors for the AMRC over a series of agreed trials at F2050 in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through a single source authorisation, and the award stage was finalised on 31st March 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 18th March 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 28th August 2026. The total contract value is £137,701.68.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in machine tools and robotics testing. The contract's value and duration provide a stable revenue stream and establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Sheffield. Businesses in the SME category that possess the technical ability to conduct trials and testing of machine tools will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth and market presence.

## Notice

Three end effectors for the AMRC to test over a series of agreed trials at F2050.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282c526-4ebc-46b9-ba82-b76433e0cebf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,701 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282c526-4ebc-46b9-ba82-b76433e0cebf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282c526-4ebc-46b9-ba82-b76433e0cebf
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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