--- title: "Industrial Robot (x2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-12-04" --- # Industrial Robot (x2) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabc593a-8db2-4e13-a810-204ebaaf125a.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for two industrial robots under the reference number 2420/467/CW/IMG/19. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under industrial robots, and the robots are intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to establish a research cell for automated coil winding at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield. The open procedure for this tender is in progress, with a deadline for submission set for 18th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). The total value of the procurement is £70,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2020, lasting until 31st December 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in robotics, automation technology, or those offering ex-demo robots that fulfil the specified requirements. Companies with expertise in creating adaptable and controllable robotic solutions, particularly using open-source software such as ROS-Industrial, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster partnerships within the advanced manufacturing sector, spurring business growth through innovation and providing access to ongoing research projects. ## Notice 2420/467/CW/IMG/19 Industrial Robot (x2) The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for two industrial robots on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG Group has a requirement for two kinematically-linked medium payload, six-axis robots for use in creating a research cell dedicated to the automated winding of coils for electrical machines to be installed at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield. As this cell will be used as a research platform, it must offer a means of controlling the robots in real-time via an external PC with non-proprietary software, e.g. ROS-Industrial. To ensure best value for money, the AMRC are willing to consider and review a proposal for ex-demo robots, which meets all technical, commissioning and warranty items specified. 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: 18th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e9eb04-61ce-487a-958a-af2ff214c58d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | 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 ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 4 Dec 2019 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e9eb04-61ce-487a-958a-af2ff214c58d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e9eb04-61ce-487a-958a-af2ff214c58d 4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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