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title: "Request for Information - Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)"
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buyer: "NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Request for Information - Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)

Buyer: NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57b40462-30cc-4747-8ab1-da99306552ed

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## Summary

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited is planning a procurement process for an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) through a Request for Information tender. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 42997300 for industrial robots. The engagement end date for this tender is set for January 26, 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial robotics to compete for supplying AGVs to the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited in Workington, England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender, as indicated by the procurement's focus on SME suitability.

## Notice

NNL have a requirement to procure robotics equipment for proof of principle trials to be conducted at NNL's Workington site. The purpose of this procurement specification is to specify the requirements for a small Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) to carry out the trials work on a test rig, which has been constructed at the NNL Workington Laboratory. The AGVs will be used to transport a number of platforms, with a range of equipment on top. The following features should be included on each AGV: * Electronic lift system * Charging system * Wireless communications * Line following navigation system using optical guidance with QR codes * Safety field protection (e.g. via a safety LiDAR system) * Interfaces to high-level controller and safety PLC Please refer to enclosed Procurement Specification and Questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f63b97-f9d9-410b-8fdc-80d67c9ab379 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 17:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f63b97-f9d9-410b-8fdc-80d67c9ab379

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f63b97-f9d9-410b-8fdc-80d67c9ab379
  5th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bcffc22-f7da-4f50-b7ec-7c2960a83721
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06eedf2b-071c-4111-862d-0c463e7cab26
  Request for Information - Supplier Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- http://wwww.nnl.co.uk

## Provenance

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