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title: "Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project - AWARD"
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# Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Parts-Transport and Euro-Box Handling Equipment and Future Call-Off Framework for the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) Project - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88176ada-d761-4a5b-81fc-51b98279960b

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed the procurement process for the supply of Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and related equipment as part of the Automation Systems Demonstrator (ASD) project. The procurement was categorised under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)" and followed an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 22nd January 2018, and the contract is set to commence from 8th February 2018, lasting until 7th February 2019. This procurement opportunity is situated in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and it includes several lots focusing on different components and software related to AGVs.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of automation and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology and engineering solutions would particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. Companies that can provide AGV hardware, fleet management software, or micro-warehouse systems are well-suited to compete, as the University of Warwick is looking for innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and adaptability in assembly operations.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f17fc8e-3a60-4a73-8518-e48806a64ba1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RARUK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f17fc8e-3a60-4a73-8518-e48806a64ba1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f17fc8e-3a60-4a73-8518-e48806a64ba1
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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