--- title: "Remote Laser Welding Assembly Cell for Aluminium Panels Used in Automotive Body-in-White Assembly Systems - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-01-27" --- # Remote Laser Welding Assembly Cell for Aluminium Panels Used in Automotive Body-in-White Assembly Systems - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d44f773-8ed4-43b1-8854-0a064d66cd00.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is initiating a procurement process for a Remote Laser Welding Assembly Cell intended for use in automotive body-in-white assembly systems. The tender, which is at the Award stage, has a total value of £800,000, with a minimum value of £750,000, and the contract period runs from 22nd December 2016 to 27th December 2017. The deadline for submitting bids was midday on 2nd November 2016. The procurement method utilised for this contract was an open procedure, and the industry category is classified under welding equipment. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in welding technologies and assembly solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Companies with experience in supplying and installing specialised manufacturing equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, benefiting from collaboration with the University of Warwick and potentially securing long-term partnerships in the automotive industry. ## Notice The University of Warwick, Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement for the supply, installation & commissioning of a remote laser welding assembly cell for aluminium panels used in automotive body-in-white assembly systems. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). All queries must be sent via In-tend Correspondence and not directly to University staff. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. All bids must be received by midday 2nd November 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc27abec-4232-4ac7-8b48-fbcb94d0b0e7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 22 Dec 2016 - 27 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,201 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ABB; LASER TRADER; LASERLINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42662000 - Welding equipment ## Release History - 27 Jan 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc27abec-4232-4ac7-8b48-fbcb94d0b0e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc27abec-4232-4ac7-8b48-fbcb94d0b0e7 27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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