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title: "COBOT TRAINING DESK SIMULATORS"
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# COBOT TRAINING DESK SIMULATORS

Buyer: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f4051d-82dd-4591-a788-af1be32ad2f7

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## Summary

East Durham College is seeking contractors to supply, deliver, and install two new Cobot Modular Educational Training Desk-Starter simulators. The procurement process involves the submission of quotations by a specified deadline to Joanne Wilson at East Durham College. The college requires a comprehensive learning experience suitable for users at all skill levels, with technical specifications including bespoke desks, robot arms, training templates, and more. The contract period is from September 2nd, 2024, to September 1st, 2025, with a contract value of £90,000.

This tender opportunity from East Durham College presents a chance for suppliers of industrial robots and educational training solutions to compete. Businesses providing bespoke modular desk solutions, robot arms, training equipment, and related software are well-suited for this opportunity. The process is in the award stage, and successful bidders must meet the college's minimum requirements, installation, support, maintenance, and training obligations to deliver a complete solution to the college located in Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 2RN.

## Notice

You are invited to quote for the supply of the under-mentioned goods/services in accordance with the enclosed terms and conditions. Quotations should be submitted to joanne.wilson@eastdurham.ac.uk; procurement@eastdurham.ac.uk by the deadline. East Durham College requires a contractor to supply, deliver and install two new Cobot Modular Educational Training Desk-Starter simulators. The training simulators should provide a comprehensive learning experience suitable for users at all levels, from beginners to advanced. The equipment should be modular and adaptable to accommodate future upgrades or expansions. Following evaluation of responses, the college will determine which option is best for the college and will notify upon award the option awarded. Minimum Requirements The successful tenderer must be able to meet the following minimum requirements to progress in this opportunity: * Bespoke Single User Desk incorporating power and network connections for Laptops / Tablets, * Universal Robots UR3e Collaborative Robot Arm. * Touch Screen Teach Pendant & Desk Stand. * Conveyor Unit with variable guides. * Switched Input/Output Simulator to allow different industrial switching and sensor signals. * Set of 6 training templates. * Dummy dispensing head. * Single & dual Tip Setting Points. * Robotic Hand-E Gripper. * Certified Universal Robots Training. Detailed technical date and images of options must be provided by the tenderer. Tenderer to identify any additional items that have not been specifically requested by the College, but which are required to deliver a complete solution. Any additional costs must be identified in the Pricing Schedule. Software Tenderer must detail what the software includes, including variations available to meet different training needs. Installation and Commissioning Tenderer to detail installation and commissioning including but not limited to assembly and set up time scales, any costs associated must be included in the pricing schedule. Support, Maintenance and Warranties The tenderer must ensure that the equipment is provided with manufacturers guarantee/warranty and whether extended warranties are available. The tenderer must be able to offer a technical helpline should the college experience any technical issues. Training Tenderer will be required to provide training to staff on the functionalities of the equipment, including but not limited to, in person, user guides and training manuals. Delivery The supplier will be responsible for the delivery and installation of the goods. And should detail any specific delivery requirements in their response. (Including but not limited to access requirements for delivery of goods) Delivery will be required at East Durham College, Peterlee site. East Durham College Willerby Grove Peterlee Co Durham SR8 2RN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f86f39-b32b-464e-885a-3e016e504b3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,887 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Peterlee West |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.L.M. PRODUCTS LIMITED T/A COBOTS ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2024 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f86f39-b32b-464e-885a-3e016e504b3e
- 11 Jun 2024 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffecc3a5-70c8-4a7e-8406-797a6722d480

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f86f39-b32b-464e-885a-3e016e504b3e
  15th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffecc3a5-70c8-4a7e-8406-797a6722d480
  11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c34283de-0fae-4c9f-913d-17c0d6ae32d4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c9910a-766d-4279-b26d-0d26fe885360

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