--- title: "Adaptable Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle (Including Mounted Robot Manipulator Arm)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-10-10" --- # Adaptable Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle (Including Mounted Robot Manipulator Arm) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547c19e-156e-4f68-870e-cde4b1dcbc92.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for an Adaptable Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle (Including Mounted Robot Manipulator Arm) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement process is a non-EU open procedure in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for tender submission is October 18, 2023, at 12 noon (UK time). The vehicle is intended for the Welsh agricultural sector and must be capable of various farming activities in different terrains, indoors, and outdoors. This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in industrial robots, agricultural machinery, and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The delivery of equipment will take place at AMRC Cymru, Broughton, in Wales. The contracting authority is the University of Sheffield, and the tender process is at the open stage. Suitable businesses should focus on agricultural machinery and related expertise to compete effectively in this procurement exercise. ## Notice 3811/CYMRU/JS/23 Adaptable Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle (Including Mounted Robot Manipulator Arm) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an Adaptable Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle (Including Mounted Robot Manipulator Arm) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Cymru are seeking an adaptable autonomous vehicle (including the supply and integration of a mounted robot manipulator arm) for the Welsh agricultural sector to demonstrate multiple autonomous farming activities such as harvesting, inspecting, irrigation, towing and transporting. The vehicle will need to be capable of navigating through multi-terrain and operational in both indoors (i.e. factory floor, polytunnels, glasshouses) and outdoors (i.e. pasture land, soil, concrete, rocky land). Key aspects of this adaptable autonomous vehicle include the requirement for flexibility to allow the AMRC Cymru to conduct research to highlight the capability of automation and trial modern technologies, and to disseminate knowledge and skills for the farming community to help tackle the challenges surrounding labour shortages in Wales. The system will be demonstrated to a wide network of farmers, researchers, businesses, and academics to promote further collaborative research. 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: October 18, 2023 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: October 18, 2023 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Following successful testing, all equipment shall be delivered, positioned and tested at AMRC Cymru, Chester Road, Broughton, CH4 0DH. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96205c39-fd91-4e53-bfc6-c074cd130eab | | 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 | 10 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 42 - Industrial machinery - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03144000 - Agricultural supplies - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 16500000 - Self-loading or unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agriculture - 16540000 - Unloading semi-trailers for agriculture - 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery - 16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors - 16810000 - Parts of agricultural machinery - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 51521000 - Installation services of agricultural machinery - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2023 at 07:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96205c39-fd91-4e53-bfc6-c074cd130eab - 10 Oct 2023 at 07:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96205c39-fd91-4e53-bfc6-c074cd130eab - 28 Sep 2023 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96205c39-fd91-4e53-bfc6-c074cd130eab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96205c39-fd91-4e53-bfc6-c074cd130eab 10th October 2023 - 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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