--- title: "2284/443/MY/NW/19 Robotics Tender x3 Lots - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-01-26" --- # 2284/443/MY/NW/19 Robotics Tender x3 Lots - AWARD Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f19f824-6c75-4450-819a-18390937faed.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield initiated a tender process for the procurement of high payload industrial robots, end effectors, and ancillary equipment intended for manufacturing research activities in battery pack manufacturing. This procurement, which falls under the goods category, is classified under the CPV code for industrial robots. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the award notice published on 26th January 2021. The successful supplier, KUKA Robotics UK Ltd, was awarded a contract valued at £131,674, which commenced on 28th October 2019 and will run until 27th October 2020. Bidders were required to visit the interim facilities at UCLAN Preston prior to submitting their bids, with the closing date for tenders being 10th September 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in industrial robotics and manufacturing technology. Companies that have experience in delivering complex installation projects and can navigate unique site challenges, such as limited access and structural considerations, would be well-positioned to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive of diverse suppliers. ## Notice Scope of Requirement AMRC North West has a requirement for high payload industrial robots, end effectors and ancillary equipment to support manufacturing research activities on battery pack manufacturing. These devices shall initially be located at AMRC North West interim facilities based at UCLAN Preston. In March 2021 AMRC NW will move to purpose build facilities based at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone. There is a requirement for the supplier to provide details of a complete package for installation and commissioning at both interim and new facilities. Our interim facilities at UCLAN Preston, has some significant challenges: o Limited access for delivery and unloading. o Robot will be located on our shop floor, which is not at ground level. o The shop floor contains asbestos in the floor. o Limited structural point loading for the floor. Any supplier wishing to submit a bid MUST undertake a full site visit at our interim facilities to ensure they can meet the requirements above, failure to complete a site visit may deem your bid non-compliant. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non- EU 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: 10th September 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6d3359-fb25-4bb8-9827-99332b380b2a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 27 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £131,674 | | 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 | KUKA ROBOTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 32331000 - Turntables - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 26 Jan 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6d3359-fb25-4bb8-9827-99332b380b2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee6d3359-fb25-4bb8-9827-99332b380b2a 26th January 2021 - Awarded contract 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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