--- title: "3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-09-07" --- # 3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0099992-2008-43a3-8ff2-276359cfb01c.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement is in the Open procedure stage, with a closing date for tenders on 19/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). The robot is required to have 5G functionality and various communication interfaces, mounting points, and a 24V power supply. This procurement opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the industrial robotics and automation system categories should consider bidding for this tender. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organisation, is located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is scheduled to start on 21/09/2022 and end on 28/02/2023, offering a potential growth opportunity for companies involved in manufacturing robotics and related technologies. ## Notice 3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG group has a requirement for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot which can traverse environments such as train depots or busy factories. The robotic solution will be a quadruped, owing to the increased versatility afforded by this architecture, and the interest expressed by the AMRC's partners in the use of this type of robot. It will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into manufacturing robotics. The robot will act as a platform for investigations into the use of 5G in an industrial setting, in the context of mobile robots. It is therefore important that the system should arrive equipped with 5G functionality, such that research can be conducted into how best to employ the technology for a range of applications, including control, mapping, fleet management and condition monitoring The platform will be used for the development and testing of a large variety of use cases for novel applications. It is therefore important that the robot comes with communications interfaces, mounting points and a 24V power supply minimum. 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: 19/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.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://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 19/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5d626-3029-4955-8670-9365b303fa4b | | 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 | 7 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 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 - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 7 Sep 2022 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5d626-3029-4955-8670-9365b303fa4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbd5d626-3029-4955-8670-9365b303fa4b 7th September 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 - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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