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title: "2999/010.JN.CYMRU.21 Supply of smart workbench"
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# 2999/010.JN.CYMRU.21 Supply of smart workbench

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71fd654d-4214-4b94-919f-934029e6cd70

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the supply of a smart workbench on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within machine tools. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2021, and the contract was awarded to Industrial Vision Systems LTD on 20th September 2021, with an active contract period starting on 1st October 2021 and ending on 1st October 2023. The total value of the contract is £487,860, and delivery will occur at the specified address in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Businesses with expertise in smart manufacturing, automation, and machine vision systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, making it a valuable prospect for those looking to expand their market presence in innovative manufacturing solutions.

## Notice

- 2999/010.JN.CYMRU.21 The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Supply of a smart workbench on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. Scope of Requirement The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre - Cymru, requires a smart workstation (a.k.a intelligent workstation; smart work bench; etc.) for use as a general technology demonstrator and for use on variety of projects. The intended use for the smart bench is to incorporate and make use of the technologies detailed in this document, for tasks such as assembly with the aid of work instructions given on a computer screen with instant feedback; or to inspect components for defects with the use of a machine vision system. The system should be flexible enough to deal with different sizes, shapes, and complexities of components on the workbench. The system will also be used for general research into smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and further technology integration. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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: 10th August at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13ef8d6-45fb-491e-b5b9-0e9cd448b6de |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £487,860 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDUSTRIAL VISION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13ef8d6-45fb-491e-b5b9-0e9cd448b6de
- 6 Jul 2021 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0259e4-6fb1-4bb1-b778-335414ad884a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13ef8d6-45fb-491e-b5b9-0e9cd448b6de
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0259e4-6fb1-4bb1-b778-335414ad884a
  6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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