--- title: "Contract Award of Tender for Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147573.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-05-06" --- # Contract Award of Tender for Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147573.json) ## Summary Swansea University has completed the procurement process for acquiring the Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System, awarding the contract to Pomo Robotics based in Glasgow. The contract, marked active since 14th April 2025, focuses on the delivery of a collaborative robotic system aimed at enhancing research capabilities within the School of Mathematics and Computer Science. This falls under the 'goods' category with an emphasis on computer equipment, industrial robots, and related systems. Located in Swansea, this acquisition is part of a broader Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded project, with the procurement process moving through the open method as per Sell2Wales guidelines. The awarded tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotic systems and computer integration technologies. The contract opening provides potential growth for suppliers skilled in supporting educational and research institutions, especially those that can deliver innovative software and hardware solutions for robotics. Companies experienced in implementing high-precision robotic applications or interested in expanding their presence in the educational sector stand to benefit, as this project aligns with forward-thinking research and the development of new control algorithms and AI integration. This tender highlights the demand for businesses capable of offering cutting-edge tech solutions within academic settings, possibly encouraging further collaborations and research advancements. ## Notice Swansea University's School of Mathematics and Computer Science has now completed this tender and awarded the contract to acquire a collaborative robot known as Franka Research 3 (FR3) robotic system, as a force sensitive robot system that empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot's control and learning capabilities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147573 | | 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 | 6 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2025 | | 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 | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POMO ROBOTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment - 35125100 - Sensors - 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39162000 - Educational equipment - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 48151000 - Computer control system - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems ## Release History - 6 May 2025 at 12:21 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147573 - 3 Feb 2025 at 08:57 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147573 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlso - https://www.pomorobotics.com - https://www.swansea.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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