---
title: "Aberystwyth Natural Terrain for Unconstrained Robotics - Supply of Automatic Gates"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143233"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-08-28"
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# Aberystwyth Natural Terrain for Unconstrained Robotics - Supply of Automatic Gates

Buyer: ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143233

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## Summary

Aberystwyth University, located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has awarded a contract for the supply of 14 automatic field gates to Ystumtec Ltd. The gates, which are to be deployed around Cwm Ystwyth, will feature automatic opening and closing for recognised vehicles, remote operations using LoRaWAN, and solar power. This project falls under the 'goods' category within the access gates and installation of gates industries. The procurement process involved an open tender, with the contract being finalised on 28 August 2024 after a tender period ending on 15 August 2024. The value of the awarded contract stands at £90,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in automation, remote control technologies, and solar-powered systems. Such firms can benefit from the visibility and credibility gained through partnerships with reputable educational institutions like Aberystwyth University. Businesses offering innovative automation solutions tailored for agricultural and academic environments would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

We are seeking bids to deliver 14 automatic field gates to be deployed on land managed by the University around Cwm Ystwyth, near Aberystwyth.The gates shall be standard 12-foot field gates modified to provide the following functionality. More details are provided in the following sections. A gate needs to automatically open when a recognised vehicle arrives at the gate and then automatically close when the vehicle leaves the gate area. The gate shall not open when an unrecognised vehicle approaches but must provide a mechanism to manually open it, as well as provide a way to fit a padlock to the gate to prevent its opening. Remote operations must also be provided, using LoRaWAN. The status of the gate must be reported when its status changes and on a regular basis (configurable), using LoRaWAN. Similarly, the passing of a recognised vehicle must be reported, using LoRaWAN. The gates must be self-powered (using solar panels). The gates must be safe to animals and humans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143233 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3AH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YSTUMTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44221310 - Access gates
- 45421148 - Installation of gates

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 16:43 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143233
- 23 Jul 2024 at 11:38 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143233

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

## Provenance

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