--- title: "Purchase of Industrial Robots (5 Lots)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-11-29" --- # Purchase of Industrial Robots (5 Lots) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25d6b700-87cc-4769-9213-c1df662b51a9.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for the purchase of industrial robots, categorised under "Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink." This procurement process comprises five lots, with specific requirements for various types of serial arm robots of differing payload capacities, alongside dedicated training cells and food manufacturing robots. The tender period is set to end on 7 November 2019, while the contract period will commence on 20 November 2019, spanning two years until 20 November 2021. The robots will be utilised at the new AMRC Wales facility located in Broughton, Flintshire, which is expected to open in October 2019. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, allowing wider participation.  This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in robotics and industrial machinery. Companies with expertise in creating advanced robotic systems and ancillary equipment fit for high-care environments would be especially suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to fruitful partnerships and project work within the Welsh industry, enhancing business growth through increased visibility and potential future contracts. ## Notice AMRC Wales has a requirement for a number of industrial robots, end effectors and ancillary equipment to support manufacturing research activities for our partners across all Welsh industry sectors. These devices will be located at our new, purpose built AMRC Wales facility based at Broughton, Flintshire. The facility will open in October 2019. There are 5 lots available. LOT 1: Serial Arm Robot with >200kg payload LOT 2: Serial Arm Robot with >700kg payload LOT 3: Serial Arm Robot Training Cell LOT 4: Serial arm robot with >7kg payload for use within high care food manufacturing environment LOT 5: 4 axis SCARA robot for use within high care food manufacturing environment The Invitation to tender with the specification and associated tendering instructions 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. Submissions must be uploaded to the portal before the submission deadline. OJEU Reference - 20191007-006625 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/845f7864-2f56-43a4-b9d8-2a4a1afb6506 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £268,513 | | 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 | THE 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KUKA ROBOTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 29 Nov 2019 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/845f7864-2f56-43a4-b9d8-2a4a1afb6506 - 8 Oct 2019 at 07:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec3fe82-9b4c-4c40-993a-522fd63585d9 - 8 Oct 2019 at 07:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec3fe82-9b4c-4c40-993a-522fd63585d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/845f7864-2f56-43a4-b9d8-2a4a1afb6506 29th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec3fe82-9b4c-4c40-993a-522fd63585d9 8th October 2019 - 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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