--- title: "Payload Robots x 2 Lots" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-01-17" --- # Payload Robots x 2 Lots Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-382011bf-daa4-4e6d-9158-95ad30398031.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently at the award stage for the procurement of two lots of payload robots, designated as Tender ID 1814/349/MY/IMG/17. This procurement process falls under the industrial robots category and is taking place in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracts for the supply, installation, and commissioning of the robots have a total value of £65,190 and the contract period runs from 13th December 2017 to 31st March 2018. The tender was published on 18th October 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 16th November 2017. This tender opportunity can drive growth for businesses specialising in robotics, automation, and manufacturing technologies. Companies that provide high-speed robotic systems, particularly those with experience in collaborative robots suitable for close human interaction, will be well-positioned to compete. The project not only demands the supply of advanced robotic technology but also requires installation and commissioning support, thus offering opportunities for businesses that provide comprehensive service packages in the robotics sector. ## Notice 1814/349/MY/IMG/17 Payload Robots x 2 Lots The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for 2 x Payload Robots on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement: LOT 1: The supply, installation and commissioning of a small-scale, high-speed robot system. This should handle roughly 7kg payload max (and roughly half this even at full speed of at least 360 degrees/s), and included all required services. It requires 6 DoF movement, at least 6 axis, and should be capable of high-speed operation. This device is for use within the AMRC Factory 2050 building. LOT 2: The supply, installation and commissioning of an industrial collaborative robot ("cobot") system, with at roughly 14kg payload and services included for running of electrical signals to the end effector. It requires 6 DoF movement, at least 6 axis, and features safe joint-torque for possible use with human operators without a safety cell. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations ( 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: 16th November 2017 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef601fef-20ab-47ad-a781-fd6a069609f2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £65,190 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KUKA ROBOTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 17 Jan 2018 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef601fef-20ab-47ad-a781-fd6a069609f2 - 18 Oct 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7637ed13-5824-4f41-98ef-fe5245c3dc18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef601fef-20ab-47ad-a781-fd6a069609f2 17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7637ed13-5824-4f41-98ef-fe5245c3dc18 18th October 2017 - 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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