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title: "2497/006/CW/CYMRU/20 Mobile Bin Picking Platform - AWARD"
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# 2497/006/CW/CYMRU/20 Mobile Bin Picking Platform - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a36ad069-bd1e-4896-80ef-45fa5e0661dd

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a "Mobile Bin Picking Platform" aimed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 24th March 2020 to Independent Control Systems Ltd t/a Iconys for a total value of £136,652. The contract period is set to last from 10th March 2020 to 31st July 2020. The procurement was executed via an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the closing date for submissions was 5th March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in robotic systems, automation, and AI solutions. Companies that can provide advanced mobile platforms or integrated equipment systems, and have the capability to offer training and support for operation, would be well positioned to compete. As this is an open procedure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially allowing for innovative solutions and partnerships to meet the project’s requirements.

## Notice

2497/006/CW/CYMRU/20 Mobile Bin Picking Platform The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Mobile Bin Picking Platform on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The equipment's overview requirements are to supply, commission and provide training for minimum 3 staff to operate a mobile bin picking system incorporating a robotic arm and grippers and latest version controller, with a 3D camera system capable of using AI and adaptive learning to refine the process, integrated with on an autonomous platform for mobility and transport. All equipment should be integrated together to be used as a single system and all equipment should have relevant software provided as part of this tender. 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: 5th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5753514-e205-4a86-8d1b-0df81e09679b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,652 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD T/A ICONYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34514700 - Mobile platforms
- 34951000 - Access platforms
- 44423330 - Platforms for handling goods

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2020 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5753514-e205-4a86-8d1b-0df81e09679b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5753514-e205-4a86-8d1b-0df81e09679b
  24th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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