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title: "IOSM Yard 2.0 Robotics"
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# IOSM Yard 2.0 Robotics

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1ef

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is planning a procurement process for the acquisition of industrial robotics equipment for its IOSM Robotics facility at Westcott Venture Park. The tender, titled "IOSM Yard 2.0 Robotics", falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under industrial robots (CPV code: 42997300). The planned tender involves multiple lots, including Automated Mobile Platform & Robot, High Payload Robot, and Relocation of and Integration with Existing Robot Equipment. The buying organization, Satellite Applications Catapult, based in Didcot, United Kingdom, has set a future notice date of 15th September 2023 for this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing industrial robotics solutions to compete and potentially secure contracts with the Satellite Applications Catapult. Companies with expertise in manufacturing automated mobile platforms, high payload robots, and robot integration services may find this tender suitable for pursuing business growth. The planned procurement process, though at the planning stage currently, indicates a strategic initiative by the Satellite Applications Catapult to enhance its IOSM Robotics facility's capacity and capability, offering a promising avenue for qualified businesses to engage and contribute to this technological development project.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to industrial robotics to support the development of its IOSM Robotics facility at Westcott Venture Park. The equipment covered under this notice form part of a larger program of works to increase the capacity and capability of the existing facility. It is intended that the equipment procured will complement existing equipment and therefore the supplier will be required to show how this will be achieved.

### Lot Information

Automated Mobile Platform & Robot

This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: The robot should be self-navigating with a payload capacity of 3000 kg. A 6-axis robot, payload capable of 200 kg at 2.8m reach shall be included. The combined platform & robot control system shall be SLAM & ROS compatible.

High Payload Robot

This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: 6-axis robot capable of carrying a minimum of 600 kg at 2.8m reach. The robot control system shall be ROS compatible.

Relocation of and Integration with Existing Robot Equipment

This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: Relocation of existing equipment to new building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020269-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020269-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229854
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

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