---
title: "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c2a"
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buyer: "WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System

Buyer: WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c2a

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## Summary

West Highland College UHI is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing System" as part of an open procurement process in the education industry. This tender, initiated on 16 March 2021, involves the delivery of automation rigs that align with Industry 4.0 standards and is intended for educational use. Contractors are required to submit their bids along with supporting documentation, including proof of insurance and financial standing, by the tenders deadline. The award amount for this contract is set at £596,000, with the contract signed on 17 February 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing technology or educational equipment. Companies that can provide advanced automation solutions tailored for educational purposes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for competitive pricing (35%) alongside quality evaluation (65%) encourages businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capabilities and value in delivering robust educational solutions. Engaging in such tenders not only increases project visibility but also can enhance a company's reputation in the growing field of Industry 4.0 education.

## Notice

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs with comprehensive Teachware and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005305-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £596,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI |
| Locality | FORT WILLIAM |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH33 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Fort William and Ardnamurchan |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FESTO DIDACTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors
- 42121100 - Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders
- 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005305-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615538-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA16402

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