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title: "Haptic Cobot System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Haptic Cobot System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a9f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Strathclyde, seeking tenders for a "Haptic Cobot System" within the industrial robots sector. Located in Glasgow, the procurement is currently at the award stage, having culminated on 18th March 2021, with a contract value of approximately £738,956. The selection process followed an open procedure, inviting industry participants to submit their bids for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the robotic system required by the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the robotics and automation sphere, particularly those specialising in collaborative robotics solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant qualifications, such as a proven track record in similar projects, robust financial performance, and necessary insurance cover, could find this tender appealing. With a focus on quality and cost for evaluation, suppliers demonstrating innovation and efficiency in their offerings will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

Supply, delivery and commissioning of a haptic cobot system for the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, delivery and commissioning of a haptic cobot system for NMIS. Solution required is a dual-arm, dual anthropomorphic end effector system, to be provided as a pre-configured, integrated unit. Solution provided must be a collaborative robotic system; able to operate in automatic mode whilst working with human operators in close proximity.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005524-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £760,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £738,956 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SHADOW ROBOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005524-2021
- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000841-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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