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title: "Purchase of an Industry 4.0 Training Cell"
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# Purchase of an Industry 4.0 Training Cell

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92cd8bb1-6d23-40c5-a498-917dd46d84b7

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## Summary

Lancaster University is conducting a procurement process for the "Purchase of an Industry 4.0 Training Cell," which involves the supply, delivery, and installation of a modular mechatronic production system. This tender, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a total contract value of £75,000, with a minimum value of £65,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concludes on 25 June 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 21 July 2020 and run until 20 July 2022. The relevant delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, educational equipment, and IT integration solutions, particularly those that can offer Industry 4.0 technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender process is designed to be accessible and beneficial to them. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in mechatronics and data systems for educational purposes will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this competition for the supply, delivery and installation of a flexible and modular mechatronic production system. The system sought must be able to demonstrate and practice the connection between mechatronics and the IT world (Industry4.0) and be fit to deliver training on these aspects. The described system must be built up with industry standard components and be capable of making data from the production system retrievable and displayable via smart devices such as a tablet PC or smartphone. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147a5705-37b0-429a-8fd5-d2b3cba50bf5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2020 - 20 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2020 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147a5705-37b0-429a-8fd5-d2b3cba50bf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/147a5705-37b0-429a-8fd5-d2b3cba50bf5
  1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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