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title: "Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Robot"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Robot

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29740608-c812-4441-8a93-dc95afac2fea

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield undertook a procurement process for the supply of principal hardware, specifically a Robot Machining Cell (RMC) with a secondary encoder equipped for precision in machining operations at the COMPASS facility. The procurement process fell under the industrial robots category and concluded in the 'award' stage on 23rd July 2024, with the contract running until 22nd July 2025. The procurement method was a single-source authorisation, with the contract valued at £85,000. The delivery location is in Sheffield, postcode S9 1ZA.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial robotics, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated hardware solutions that maintain open access and future-proofing capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in this sector may find this contract aligns well with their strengths due to the university's openness to SME participation. Larger businesses, such as the successful supplier, Fanuc UK Limited, may also find opportunities to engage with specialised hardware needs in academic and research settings like those of the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

It has been identified in the RMC cell spec that a secondary encoder equipped robot is required to achieve the necessary accuracy in machining operations in order to support the open access and future proof capability of the COMPASS facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9743ef8-db57-4ced-8618-d7499acbb12f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9743ef8-db57-4ced-8618-d7499acbb12f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9743ef8-db57-4ced-8618-d7499acbb12f
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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