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title: "GB-Lincoln: Cobot (Collaborative Robot) Consultant"
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# GB-Lincoln: Cobot (Collaborative Robot) Consultant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3064e243-06f5-4b91-b81d-bdc5520acb56

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is seeking quotations for a Cobot (Collaborative Robot) Consultant to support the development of collaborative robotics within the food manufacturing industry. This tender, which has been classified under industrial robots and automation systems, is in the Award stage, having been published on 10 December 2020. The tender period ended on 3 December 2020, with the contract set to commence from 14 December 2020 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The project is funded by Interreg North-West Europe with a budget of £43,872 and aims to enhance collaboration between SMEs in the food and automotive sectors.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in robotics, automation, and digital technologies, particularly those aimed at supporting SMEs in the food manufacturing sector. Companies with expertise in collaborative robot implementation or those that can contribute to the COTEMACO project objectives are encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The focus on incorporating Cobots into manufacturing could greatly benefit suppliers who can demonstrate innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness for local businesses.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for an experienced supplier in Robotics and Automation for the development of Cobots (Collaborative Robots) within the food manufacturing industry. The supplier will help the University to achieve the aims of the COTEMACO (Increase Competitiveness through Man and Machine Collaboration) project objectives, which is financed by Interreg North-West Europe, to encourage SMEs in food and automotive industries to implement collaborative robotics and digital technologies. This is a collaboration between the University of Lincoln and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, for a period up to 30 October 2020, to enhance the uptake of SME's to incorporate Cobots in their manufacturing process. The budget for this project is PS47,872 Additional information: Other Information:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bbd8ac-b93f-42e1-abf9-2c232f5912dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,872 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,872 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOD REFRIGERATION AND PROCESS ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTRE (FRPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bbd8ac-b93f-42e1-abf9-2c232f5912dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bbd8ac-b93f-42e1-abf9-2c232f5912dc
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=552690879
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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