--- title: "Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-12-22" --- # Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6292e5fd-2cae-4dfe-92c8-589c277626eb.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick, located in Coventry, is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project". The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure indicated for this above-threshold procurement. The deadline for submissions is set for Monday, 22nd January 2018, at 12 pm GMT. This tender encompasses multiple lots, including requirements for AGV hardware, fleet-management software, and transport systems. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automation and robotics, particularly those that can provide autonomous guided vehicles and related handling equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing they can meet the specifications laid out by the University. Interested companies should consider their capabilities in supply chain solutions and reconfigurable automation equipment to leverage this opportunity for business growth. ## Notice The University of Warwick, WMG has a requirement for the supply of equipment relating to the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) project, which requires equipment to perform assembly operations with reconfigurable capability for new applications in the future. The initial requirement includes a need for AGVs and transport system (e.g. for line side supply of pallets and Euro boxes) and related software. The equipment required has been divided into the following five lots: * Lot 1: Supply of AGV Hardware Only * Lots 2A and 2B: Supply of Carrier Frames * Lot 3: Supply AGV Fleet-Management Software * Lot 4: Roller Conveyor Mounted on AGV or Carrier Frame * Lot 5: Supply of a Micro-Warehouse System 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). 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. Please note the submission deadline for this tender is Monday 22nd January 2018 at 12 pm GMT. Additional information: 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. 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. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9c121e-7af8-45ad-88ec-b713a61b6911 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 7 Feb 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 22 Dec 2017 at 11:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9c121e-7af8-45ad-88ec-b713a61b6911 - 20 Dec 2017 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9c121e-7af8-45ad-88ec-b713a61b6911 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa9c121e-7af8-45ad-88ec-b713a61b6911 22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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