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title: "Tender for a Pliable Robotic Manipulator Arm"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146608"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Tender for a Pliable Robotic Manipulator Arm

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146608

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## Summary

Swansea University has initiated a procurement process titled "Tender for a Pliable Robotic Manipulator Arm" under the industry category of goods, specifically agricultural machinery, electrical machinery, laboratory equipment, and industrial robots. This tender is currently at the tender stage and seeks to source a suitably qualified supplier for a robotic manipulator arm tailored for smart farming and outdoor farm exploration. The procurement office is located in Swansea, with key contact point Kath Dunseath available for queries. The tender submission deadline is 20th December 2024 at 12:00 noon, with the contract award anticipated by 17th January 2025. This open procurement process is being conducted via eTenderwales, and interested parties are encouraged to register and access necessary documentation on the platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotics, smart farming technology, and agricultural machinery to expand their portfolio by working with a prestigious educational institution. Companies that provide innovative robotic solutions with high environmental resistance, flexible manipulation capabilities, and safety features would be well-suited to compete. Engagement in this project can enhance visibility and credibility within the industry, driving further business growth and development.

## Notice

The tender process is to source a suitably qualified supplier of a pliable robotic manipulator arm for smart farming and outdoor farm exploration purposes. The robotic arm must offer flexibility and dexterity for manipulation within complex spaces, while providing safety for interaction, high environmental resistance, lightweight and attachability to various frameworks.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146608 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_114559 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:146608)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146608 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 16:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146608

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146608
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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