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title: "A Collaborative Robot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# A Collaborative Robot

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b0a6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has initiated a procurement process for the acquisition of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arms and accessories. This tender, aimed at enhancing remote working capabilities for hazardous activities, falls under the industrial robots category (CPV 42997300) and is classified as a goods procurement. The procurement is open and the tender stage ends on 22nd November 2024 at 17:00 UTC. The delivery location is Dstl's facility in Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ, UK. The total value of the procurement is £350,000.00 GBP with the contract scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2028. Tenderers should note the selection criteria related to the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian products and services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotic technologies and remote working solutions. Companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial robots and related accessories would find this tender particularly relevant. Given the open procurement method and the outlined submission terms (allowing both electronic and written submissions), various enterprises will have an opportunity to participate. The successful delivery and implementation of these collaborative robots could lead to further contracts and opportunities within the defence sector, especially for businesses with significant operations in the UK or reciprocal access agreements.

## Notice

The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl. Additional information: The procurement of Collaborative Robot (Cobot) arm(s) and accessories to support the development and implementation of remote working capabilities for a range of hazardous activities undertaken by Dstl.

Options: OPTION: The Provision of additional Contractor Deliverables on an as required basis, in accordance with the Tasking Process at Condition 22 of the SC1B Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034361-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSTL |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034361-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=82aab0fd-eb65-4c33-8cea-09c92009e126&_ncp=1717411693158.58752-1

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