--- title: "1853/RFQ/SC - Area Scanners for Safe Robot Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2022-09-07" --- # 1853/RFQ/SC - Area Scanners for Safe Robot Systems Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1899092-7024-496f-997e-c9233944df38.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is inviting tenders for the procurement of Area Scanners for Safe Robot Systems. This tender falls under the industry category of Electronic detection apparatus. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a tender submission deadline of 23rd September 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th September 2022 and end on 24th November 2023. The minimum contract value is £35,000, with a total contract value of £45,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying safety equipment in the electronic detection apparatus industry. Companies with expertise in manufacturing safety devices for industrial robots are well-suited to compete. The University of Nottingham, acting as the buying organisation, is the contracting authority for this tender. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above the threshold, providing a transparent process for interested suppliers to participate and submit their proposals. ## Notice This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all potential suppliers who wish to quote. The University of Nottingham's Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing is commissioning a reconfigurable manufacturing cell called "Omnifactory". It contains a number of different industrial robots, which need to be guarded to protect people from the hazards associated with moving machinery. The reconfigurable nature of Omnifactory means that barrier-less robot cells are required, to cut down on reconfiguration time, and it is preferred that hard-wiring of equipment is avoided where possible, instead using ethernet-based communication for signals, including safety signals. The tender document outlines the requirements of safety equipment to scan the floor area and slow, stop, or restrict the motion of the industrial robots, by monitoring the proximity of people and equipment. There are four industrial robots to be protected, two near walls and two in free space. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITYS E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. 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HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3268f1e2-8b1a-4aad-ac84-01055fcfdb9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 24 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus ## Release History - 7 Sep 2022 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3268f1e2-8b1a-4aad-ac84-01055fcfdb9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3268f1e2-8b1a-4aad-ac84-01055fcfdb9a 7th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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