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title: "486 - Cyber Physical Manufacturing Rig"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f971ed0b-bb3b-46de-8c1f-c73d96b4c43b"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-04-28"
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# 486 - Cyber Physical Manufacturing Rig

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f971ed0b-bb3b-46de-8c1f-c73d96b4c43b

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## Summary

Aston University is currently seeking a qualified supplier for the procurement titled "486 - Cyber Physical Manufacturing Rig". This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and has a total value of £1,700,000. The location for delivery is Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 28th May 2021. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and the contract is expected to commence on 16th August 2021, lasting until 15th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and high-tech manufacturing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in delivering complex engineering projects, particularly those that can provide support services alongside equipment delivery, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies able to offer innovative design, installation, and commissioning services will find this procurement particularly advantageous for business growth in the evolving field of cyber-physical systems.

## Notice

The procurement of a suitably qualified, skilled and experienced supplier that will design and deliver (where "delivery" includes the delivery, off-loading, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing and hand over of) a cyber physical manufacturing rig and support services solution for the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBS-IoT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498ffddd-1546-4b47-8c4c-e16664f54f9a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 18:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498ffddd-1546-4b47-8c4c-e16664f54f9a
- 28 Apr 2021 at 18:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4189cd-7a0e-428a-ae9d-0912dd75aa63
- 28 Apr 2021 at 18:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308d0c13-5845-4240-8c72-0f069ca70eee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498ffddd-1546-4b47-8c4c-e16664f54f9a
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4189cd-7a0e-428a-ae9d-0912dd75aa63
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/308d0c13-5845-4240-8c72-0f069ca70eee
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=26e60861-c13d-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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