--- title: "3438/AMRC/MY/22 - Automated weld inspection and tracking system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-08-09" --- # 3438/AMRC/MY/22 - Automated weld inspection and tracking system Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e55cb51-53ef-4ea6-9090-9b7b6f6fc9bd.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for an Automated Weld Inspection and Tracking System on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in South Yorkshire. The procurement process is an open procedure with a closing date for receipt of tenders on August 31, 2022, at 12 noon (UK time). The scope of the requirement includes the design, manufacture, and installation of a robotic welding cell for non-contact tracking and visual inspection of MAG welded components. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in welding equipment and automation systems to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The contract period for the project runs from September 2, 2022, to February 28, 2023, offering potential for business growth through collaboration with the University of Sheffield and the Nuclear AMRC in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. ## Notice 3438/AMRC/MY/22 Automated weld inspection and tracking system The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Automated weld inspection and tracking system on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement Nuclear AMRC requires the design, manufacture, and installation of a fully automatic all-in-one solution for non-contact tracking and visual inspection of MAG welded components to be incorporated into a fully automated robotic welding cell. Please see Market Brief. The robotic welding cell will consist of a robots and positioner allowing for: material manipulation, welding, and inspection. The robot cell is fully installed within the Nuclear AMRC site, Catcliffe, Rotherham. The installation and Commissioning of the equipment is to be carried out onsite at the Nuclear AMRC. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an 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: August 31, 2022 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/eefbd43e-d464-471e-ba2d-194733e6fcb7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 42662000 - Welding equipment - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 9 Aug 2022 at 06:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefbd43e-d464-471e-ba2d-194733e6fcb7 - 9 Aug 2022 at 06:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefbd43e-d464-471e-ba2d-194733e6fcb7 - 26 Jul 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefbd43e-d464-471e-ba2d-194733e6fcb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefbd43e-d464-471e-ba2d-194733e6fcb7 9th August 2022 - 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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