--- title: "3120/532/CW/NAMRC/21 Robot Offline Programming, Monitoring and Control System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-10-13" --- # 3120/532/CW/NAMRC/21 Robot Offline Programming, Monitoring and Control System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e98de088-ce14-44f8-ba6d-3981164413f0.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for a "Robot Offline Programming, Monitoring and Control System" on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically industrial robots, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender deadline is set for 15th November 2021 at 12 noon UK time, with the contract period commencing on 6th December 2021 and concluding on 5th December 2023. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure, consistent with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotic technologies and systems integration, particularly those capable of enhancing precision in robotic operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible and lucrative. Companies with expertise in digital twin technologies, system performance monitoring, or accuracy enhancement for robotic systems will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Robot Offline Programming, Monitoring and Control System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Robot Offline Programming, Monitoring and Control System on behalf of the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The Nuclear AMRC has a requirement for the capability to measure the accuracy of multiple targets simultaneously on a multiple degree of freedom robot mounted on a gantry system. We require a system to improve robot path accuracy by measure and correct methodology, stream data such as robot positions to an external system for Digital twin activities, and a method to visualise robot path accuracy by comparison of programmed paths versus actual. Tender Process and Documentation This procurement is an over threshold 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: 15th November at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Delivery Notes Delivery to NAMRC Funding Description Catapult Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c00900c-1ff4-437f-ae0c-e9eafbfc8e7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2023 | | 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 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 - 13 Oct 2021 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c00900c-1ff4-437f-ae0c-e9eafbfc8e7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c00900c-1ff4-437f-ae0c-e9eafbfc8e7f 13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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