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title: "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638183"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI"
published: "2021-03-23"
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# Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System

Buyer: WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638183

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## Summary

West Highland College UHI has initiated a public procurement process titled "Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing System." This project falls under the education category with a focus on goods and is located in Fort William, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the award date of February 17, 2021, and a total contract value of £596,000. The tender status is complete, indicating the successful selection of a contractor, Didactic Services Ltd., who will provide automation rigs and associated teachware necessary for educating students on Industry 4.0 requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology, manufacturing systems, and automation solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing innovative equipment for educational purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar future bidding processes. Companies capable of demonstrating quality and affordability in their offerings will find a receptive market in educational institutions seeking to enhance their teaching capabilities.

## Notice

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs with comprehensive Teachware and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

Renewal: Option for 2 x 12 month extensions available of expiration of the initial term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410126 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £596,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI |
| Locality | FORT WILLIAM |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH33 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Fort William and Ardnamurchan |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIDACTIC SERVICES; FESTO DIDACTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42121000 - Hydraulic or pneumatic power engines and motors
- 42121100 - Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders
- 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410126
- 16 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409608
- 14 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402304

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402304
  Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System - West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409608
  Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System - West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410126
  Provision of Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufaturing System - West Highland College UHI require a contractor to provide industry equivalent automation rigs and can be used to teach students all requirements of Industry 4.0.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638183
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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