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title: "22/SJM/075 Automation Engineering - Robots, Sensors, Controls and Manufacturing - AWARD"
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# 22/SJM/075 Automation Engineering - Robots, Sensors, Controls and Manufacturing - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e341692-023b-4454-b025-407a56460cc1

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth e-Tendering has awarded a contract for Automation Engineering equipment, including robots, sensors, and control systems. The procurement process was in the "Award" stage, with a contract period running from August 2023 to April 2025. The delivery, installation, and training are anticipated to take place between January and March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was set for May 30th, 2023. Businesses specializing in industrial robots, sensors, and control equipment would find opportunities to grow their business through this tender.

The University of Portsmouth's procurement process for teaching equipment offers opportunities for businesses in the robotics and automation sector. The tender was divided into four lots, covering flexible manufacturing systems, robots, sensors teaching equipment, and control systems teaching equipment. Businesses providing hands-on experience in these areas are encouraged to bid for one or multiple lots. The University seeks suppliers who can meet the diverse needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the robotics and automation subject area, aiming to enhance practical learning experiences in the field.

## Notice

Flexible manufacturing, Robotics, Sensors for teaching equipment and Control systems teaching equipment. The University of Portsmouth is seeking Teaching equipment for a newly established Robotics and Automation laboratory. This is to support delivery and practical work associated with various modules in the broader robotics and automation subject area. Robotics and automation teaching equipment is envisaged to support the delivery of various modules across several levels of study (undergraduate and postgraduate). The lab needs to be equipped with a range of contemporary industrial robots, with integrated controllers and variable degrees of freedom, as well as allowing students to have hands-on experience in control systems and sensor equipment. A flexible manufacturing system with high layout flexibility, which can be easily expanded, is invaluable for experimentation and project-based learning. Delivery, installation and training are anticipated to take place in approx January-March 2024. This tender is in 4 Lots Lot 1 - Flexible manufacturing/automation system Lot 2 - Robots/Robot arms Lot 3 - Sensors teaching equipment Lot 4 - Control systems teaching equipment Note: Each lot will be awarded individually. Sellers are invited to bid for one lot or multiple lots To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a286be93-4736-4d7f-a816-7306e2232170 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIDACTIC SERVICES; FLAMEFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a286be93-4736-4d7f-a816-7306e2232170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a286be93-4736-4d7f-a816-7306e2232170
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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