--- title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-03-18" --- # TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e49d897f-f700-41d6-8a57-b8c374c49eec.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently soliciting tenders for the supply and installation of four industrial collaborative robots, a project funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF). The tender, identified as SC7185/19, falls under the goods procurement category and is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing remanufacturing technologies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands. The tender period is set to close on 18th April 2019, and the expected contract duration is from 17th May 2019 to 14th June 2019. The total budget for this procurement is capped at £215,000, excluding VAT, and the open procedure is employed for this process, which is above the threshold for competitive bidding. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in robotics, automation, and collaborative technology development. Businesses that are adept at forming partnerships and driving research and development initiatives, particularly aimed at enhancing industrial capacities within SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, firms with experience in delivering highly technical specifications, such as integrated vision systems and motion planning functionalities, stand to benefit by contributing to the advancement of regional manufacturing capabilities through this project. ## Notice SC7185/19 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED) This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of four collaborative robots. The four robots will form facilities created as part of the ERDF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact remanufacturing technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the robots will be used to develop new applications for the technology in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses. General characteristics The robots should be able to deliver motion planning and execution with high accuracy and repeatability, as well as a safe collaborative environment. Specification Essential: - Three collaborative robots with a payload no less than 14kg 1) Integrated vision system for identification and positioning; 2) Maximum payload should be no less than 14 kg; 3) Reach of arm should be no less than 1m; 4) Repeatability should be no more than 0.1mm; 5) Maximum speed of any axis should be no less than 120?/s; 6) Software tools and instructions should be incorporated for programming, configuration and operation; 7) Electric grippers provided. - One collaborative robot with a payload no less than 5 kg 1) Integrated vision system for identification and positioning; 2) Maximum payload should be no less than 5kg; 3) Software tools and instructions should be incorporated for programming, configuration and operation. Preferable: -Force/torque sensors installed on the three high payload robots All tender questions must be answered within the tender form to facilitate comparison of responses. Please do not just put 'refer to attached documentation'. Overall budget for this item is up to ?215,000.00 GBP excluding VAT Additional information: 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a | | 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 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 | | 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 BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbe0184-675c-48f3-9b3c-17da5c05a35a 18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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