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title: "2324-24-TORS-RLD Mechatronic Training Systems and a Modular Production System Station"
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# 2324-24-TORS-RLD Mechatronic Training Systems and a Modular Production System Station

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f642ab-f6f3-477d-bb6e-982de516f8c5

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the procurement process for Mechatronic Training Systems and a Modular Production System Station, with the contract awarded to DIDACTIC SERVICES LIMITED. This initiative falls under the Mechanical engineering installation works category and was executed through a Direct Award. The equipment, crucial for educating engineers in control, instrumentation, IoT/Industry 4.0, and process automation, will be delivered to Sheffield (postcode S1 1WB) and is valued at £80,833. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 31 May 2024, the contract start date of 15 August 2024, and the contract end date of 14 August 2026.

This procurement represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of educational and mechanical engineering equipment. SMEs and VCSEs particularly stand to benefit from such tenders due to the expressed suitability criteria for these entities. Companies specialised in providing sophisticated training systems for engineering education will find this contract exemplar, showcasing the potential for similar future engagements with academic institutions.

## Notice

Sheffield Hallam University has purchased a suite of Mechatronic Training Systems and a Modular Production System (MPS) station. Each MTS station will consist of a stacking magazine, a conveyor belt, a handling station, 3 analogue sensors and all appropriate cables. These pieces of equipment needed to be compatible with our existing piece of equipment. This purchase includes a 24 month warranty. These will be used to demonstrate and educate engineers in mechatronics engineering comprising control, analogue and digital instrumentation, IoT/Industry 4.0 and process automation. This equipment will be used by Undergraduate and apprenticeship students on the Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Aerospace and Rail Engineering and Engineering Manufacturing Technician programmes. They will be used for teaching and for specific student projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7913d22-5ee1-4264-8756-acba9b7717cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,833 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIDACTIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7913d22-5ee1-4264-8756-acba9b7717cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7913d22-5ee1-4264-8756-acba9b7717cc
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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