--- title: "Industrial Automation test cell for rolling stock maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING" published: "2020-12-18" --- # Industrial Automation test cell for rolling stock maintenance Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d38f1442-9971-4544-be75-1c971fb503b5.json) ## Summary The University of Huddersfield is seeking tenders for an industrial automation test cell as part of a £1.8 million project funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Northern Powerhouse. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on industrial robots, and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 22nd January 2021, with the contract expected to start on 15th February 2021 and run until 25th June 2021. Interested parties must visit the University’s e-tendering portal to express their interest and access further documentation related to the requirements of the project. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industrial automation and robotics, particularly those with expertise in maintenance automation, digital twin technology, and augmented reality applications. Businesses with innovative solutions addressing the workstreams outlined in the project may find this an advantageous competition, allowing them to enhance their market presence and contribute to advancements in rolling stock maintenance technology. ## Notice The University of Huddersfield has been awarded a grant from the European Regional Development Fund and Northern Powerhouse for a ?1.8 m project to establish a 'Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility' (SRSMRF) over a 3-year period. The facility will carry out 4 workstreams: o Maintenance automation and optimisation o Maintenance depot digital twin o RCM data processing and development o Augmented Reality Please see the tender documents for further detals Please choose the 'opt in' or 'opt out' button to express your interest in the project, following this you will have access to all the necessary documents which outline the requirements for this project. Additional information: Please follow the link to the University's e-tendering portal to express an interest and view the necessary documentation for this project. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF and Norther Power House Funding Description The University of Huddersfield has been awarded a grant from the European Regional Development Fund and Northern Powerhouse for a ?1.8 m project to establish a 'Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility' (SRSMRF) over a 3-year period. The facility will carry out 4 workstreams: o Maintenance automation and optimisation o Maintenance depot digital twin o RCM data processing and development o Augmented Reality Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0917b4-bd53-44ae-bfc5-dc0fb5cb92f4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 25 Jun 2021 | | 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 HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 3DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0917b4-bd53-44ae-bfc5-dc0fb5cb92f4 - 14 Dec 2020 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0917b4-bd53-44ae-bfc5-dc0fb5cb92f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0917b4-bd53-44ae-bfc5-dc0fb5cb92f4 18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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