--- title: "2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-02-11" --- # 2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86dd9c1b-fea9-4867-b48e-e07565b7a9a7.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the supply of an Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) for the AMRC Gear Centre, located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category and is an open procedure conducted below threshold, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for submission of completed tenders is 28th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time), with the contract period commencing on 8th March 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in robotics and automation technology. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing special-purpose motor vehicles and autonomous systems would be well-suited to compete in this tender. As the University aims to implement innovative technologies for efficient manufacturing processes, firms that can provide robust, reliable AGVs equipped with suitable robotic arms will likely find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and secure future partnerships. ## Notice 2480/480/MY/COM/20 Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Autonomous Guided Vehicle for AMRC Gear Centre on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Machining Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The supply of an autonomously guided vehicle (AGV), sometimes known as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), to enable automated billet and component load/unload from machine tools, deburring equipment and measurement equipment. This will enable 'lights-out' manufacturing demonstrations of gear and transmission components in the AMRC Gear Centre research facility, with a view to our partners adopting such technologies in production for a competitive advantage. A robot arm will be supplier mounted to the AGV, along with suitable end effectors for grabbing of gear and transmission components for loading and unloading to machine tools. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non-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: 28th February 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b54184c-ec6d-49cd-993c-c840d682a54f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles ## Release History - 11 Feb 2020 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b54184c-ec6d-49cd-993c-c840d682a54f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b54184c-ec6d-49cd-993c-c840d682a54f 11th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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