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title: "Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Guide Rails"
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# Robot Machining Cell (RMC) Principal Hardware Supply - Guide Rails

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8506dc63-59e8-4864-9e7a-db7820f9b854

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the supply of principal hardware components, specifically guide rails, for a Robot Machining Cell (RMC). This procurement falls under the industrial robots category and is situated at Sheffield, England with the postal code S9 1ZA. The contract, valued at GBP 72,000, was awarded to Güdell Lineartec (U.K.) Ltd. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, following a "Single Source Authorisation" approach. Notable dates include the contract start on 23rd September 2024 and conclusion on 22nd September 2025, with the award made public on 16th July 2025.

This tender offers robust opportunities for businesses involved in the industrial robot sector, particularly those specialising in high-precision components for automation. Companies like Güdell Lineartec (U.K.) Ltd., which have the capability to supply large-scale equipment fitting such niches, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises. The contract was made accessible to SMEs, indicating a focus on supporting smaller enterprises within the industry, although VCSE organisations were not targeted in this instance.

## Notice

Guide rail for Fanuc robot arm within RMC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbf8530-8089-4a74-926e-02540c266cad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GÜDEL LINEARTEC (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbf8530-8089-4a74-926e-02540c266cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbf8530-8089-4a74-926e-02540c266cad
  16th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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