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title: "3438/AMRC/MY/22 - Automated weld inspection and tracking system - AWARD"
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# 3438/AMRC/MY/22 - Automated weld inspection and tracking system - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca08656-bbd5-4258-bdf2-ac46f6ed69fb

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for an Automated weld inspection and tracking system on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in South Yorkshire. The tender process was an open procedure that closed on August 31, 2022. The contract is valued at GBP 122,790 with Abicor-Binzel UK LTD as the supplier. The contract period is from September 14, 2022, to February 28, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in welding equipment and automation systems to grow their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract's location is at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, offering a specific geographical focus for interested businesses.

## Notice

3438/AMRC/MY/22 Automated weld inspection and tracking system The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Automated weld inspection and tracking system on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC requires the design, manufacture, and installation of a fully automatic all-in-one solution for non-contact tracking and visual inspection of MAG welded components to be incorporated into a fully automated robotic welding cell. Please see Market Brief. The robotic welding cell will consist of a robots and positioner allowing for: material manipulation, welding, and inspection. The robot cell is fully installed within the Nuclear AMRC site, Catcliffe, Rotherham. The installation and Commissioning of the equipment is to be carried out onsite at the Nuclear AMRC. 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: August 31, 2022 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c14ac54-49cd-4e2b-99cd-35d4e16bd382 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,790 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABICOR-BINZEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2022 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c14ac54-49cd-4e2b-99cd-35d4e16bd382

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c14ac54-49cd-4e2b-99cd-35d4e16bd382
  13th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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