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title: "Humanoid Robot"
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# Humanoid Robot

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-212e6c60-4205-48dc-9ce3-6dba3312f74e

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently conducting a procurement process for a humanoid robot, intended for research, development, and demonstration activities at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU located in Broughton, Flintshire. This procurement falls under the category of industrial robots and is at the Award stage. The tender process, which is an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, has a closing date for submissions set for 9th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The allocated budget for this project is £90,000, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2020 to 30th April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotics and automation technologies, particularly those involved in advanced manufacturing solutions. Enterprises capable of delivering integrated humanoid systems and robotic arms will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in programming and interfacing technologies can provide innovative solutions that align with the aims of advancing the food and drink industry within Wales. Engaging with this project can not only foster growth but also enhance a company's portfolio in the rapidly evolving field of automation and digital technologies.

## Notice

2517/019/CW/CYMRU/20 Humanoid Robot The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Humanoid Robot on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement AMRC Cymru has a requirement for a humanoid robotic system integrated with a serial robot arm for research, development and demonstration activities. These devices shall be delivered and commissioned at our facilities in Broughton, Flintshire, CH4 0DH. The key output of the AMRC Cymru will be to advance the adoption, within Welsh industry, of advanced manufacturing technologies through the development of automation, digital or high value design solutions. This tender relates to the provision of facilities at AMRC Cymru to promote the further development of the food and drink industry in Wales. The humanoid robot will act as the interface to connected systems allowing user inputs in various formats to be interpreted and used (voice, touchscreen) and to assist in disseminating output information to users. This includes, for this Tender, jogging the serial arm robot and programming via the humanoid robot interfaces. 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: 9th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60e8825-93ab-40b7-b46e-6772c05aaec8 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY AND HAS NOT BEEN AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2020 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60e8825-93ab-40b7-b46e-6772c05aaec8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e60e8825-93ab-40b7-b46e-6772c05aaec8
  27th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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