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title: "Bench top Robot Arms"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38f03074-634d-4779-ac33-b72126d83c11"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Bench top Robot Arms

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38f03074-634d-4779-ac33-b72126d83c11

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England, has recently completed the procurement process for "Bench Top Robot Arms", valued at £150,000, under the EU open procedure. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classed under CPV code 38000000. The tender was awarded on 18 April 2019, with the contract period commencing on 29 April 2019 and concluding on 31 July 2019. Interested parties were required to submit tenders by 22 March 2018, and the official announcement was published on 23 May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for innovation-oriented businesses, particularly in the fields of robotics and laboratory equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering, technology development, and precision manufacturing are well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. The open procurement method encourages competition, making it an ideal avenue for emerging companies to expand their reach within the higher education sector and explore collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The Tender is now awarded. The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Automatic Control&Systems Engineering (ACSE) for Benchtop Robot Arms. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a E.U. open exercise. 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: 22nd March 2018 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878f04f-6946-4977-91af-101e45e18217 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMONPLACE ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 May 2019 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878f04f-6946-4977-91af-101e45e18217

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d878f04f-6946-4977-91af-101e45e18217
  23rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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