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title: "The Supply and Delivery and Installation of an Industry 4.0 Demonstrator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e9a"
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# The Supply and Delivery and Installation of an Industry 4.0 Demonstrator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e9a

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Industry 4.0 demonstrator, aimed at showcasing advanced technologies in automation and digital connectivity. This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category and is designated as an open procedure. The submission period closed on 23 February 2022, and the contract is valued at £720,000. The demonstrator will be installed at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, automation, and robotics. Companies that can deliver automated solutions, with demonstrated experience in designing and installing similar equipment, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers must be capable of meeting strict warranty and support requirements while potentially participating in industry events to showcase their technology to UK manufacturers.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority seeks to undertake a tender exercise to secure supplier(s) to supply, deliver and commission an Industry 4.0 demonstrator that will show the latest technologies in automation, robotics and digital connectivity to allow the successful adoption of the technologies by UK Manufactures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to secure supplier(s) to supply, deliver and commission an Industry 4.0 demonstrator. The Contracting Authority anticipates awarding a contract to up to the top six (6) ranked evaluated Tenderers. The Contracting Authority at its entire discretion will reserve the right to award the contract to one (1) supplier, to multiple suppliers or to award the Contract in whole or in part.The Contracting Authority reserves the right to abandon the tender process prior to award. Given that the University seeks to obtain multiple demonstrators, suppliers intending to submit a bid must ensure their equipment will not occupy the full footprint of 10m by 10m detailed within the specification. In addition, potential suppliers shall note that their offered equipment must not exceed the value of 240,000.00 GBP. The value is set to ensure the budget will allow the purchase of multiple demonstrators under the contract. A decision on the number of suppliers to be awarded via this contract will be based on, the evaluation of tenderers against the published evaluation criteria, as well as the availability of space for individual demonstrators. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfill the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: -The offered equipment must be installed and commissioned at NMIS by the awarded supplier(s). - The offered equipment must include automated elements such as movement of demonstration components and or similar. -Remote access to live web-based dashboards for NMIS staff will be enabled. - All data acquired and visualised within the demonstrator will be real data and will not be simulated or pre-generated virtually. -The awarded supplier will be required to support the University by assisting in the demonstration of the offered solution at a minimum of one (1) industry event. -The awarded supplier must provide, as a minimum, a thirty-six (36) month warranty on goods, inclusive of all parts, labour and shipping costs.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies 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/008653-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £409,100 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BECKHOFF AUTOMATION; INSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 51510000 - Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008653-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002049-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680657
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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