--- title: "Autonomous Guided Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-06-25" --- # Autonomous Guided Vehicles Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1d69a46-9add-415e-963f-5f57cab60e70.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently undergoing a tender process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of two Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) valued at £60,000. This procurement is categorised under "Special-purpose motor vehicles" and primarily serves the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The tender process follows an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids via the University’s e-tendering system, with the closing date set for 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses involved in supply of automated machinery, especially those with expertise in high-value manufacturing applications. Companies offering long-term support and innovative solutions in robotic technologies may find this tender aligned with their service portfolios. The focus on research-driven implementation suggests a supportive environment for suppliers capable of providing not just equipment but also supplementary application engineering services. ## Notice 2011/389/CW/IMG/18 - Autonomous Guided Vehicles The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply, installation and commissioning of two autonomously guided vehicles (AGVs) on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement These devices are for use within the AMRC Factory 2050 building and will be used for research projects developing the uses and application for AGV within a range of high-value manufacturing industries. It should be recognised that the AMRC is a non-profit making research facility. It is expected that suppliers will provide long term support for the equipment at limited or no cost including application engineering Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an non-EU open procedure carried out in accordance with the Regulations (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: 16th July 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f15e2c7-46d5-4395-89fa-40e165e17dd1 | | 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 | 25 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 25 Jun 2018 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f15e2c7-46d5-4395-89fa-40e165e17dd1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f15e2c7-46d5-4395-89fa-40e165e17dd1 25th June 2018 - 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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