--- title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2022-02-16" --- # The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a tender process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots, aimed at advancing projects at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Glasgow. The procurement falls under the goods category with an estimated budget of £165,000 (excluding VAT), and it follows an open procedure. Prospective suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 28 February 2022, at which point the bid opening will also occur. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the industrial automation sector, particularly those specialising in robotics and manufacturing equipment. Companies with experience in delivering complex automation solutions and a proven track record of fulfilling contracts with a minimum turnover of £300,000 are well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier may also benefit from potential extensions of the contract, offering prospects for sustained business growth within the growing field of advanced manufacturing technologies. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to Supply, deliver, install and commission a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Industrial automation is an ever-growing sector and one which NMIS is actively involved in. In order to deliver on NMIS projects, the group seeks to acquire an industrial robot. This robot must have sufficient capabilities to deliver on current projects, as well as any future projects. The University require a single suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver the equipment as per the specification. The supplier will be required to fulfil the non-exhaustive list as detailed within the specification: -The equipment must be able to support 120 kg at least 300 mm away from the equipment flange, in all three principle orthoganal directions. -The offered equipment must have a rated payload capacity of between 120 kg and 150 kg. -The equipment must have a reach of at least 3 m. -The equipment must have an IP rating of at least IP65 as standard on both the body and the wrist. -The equipment controller must be able to support at least 8 axes without additional controller cabinets. -Offered solution must be delivered to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) by the Successful Tenderer. To review the full specification of the requirement, suppliers shall access the ITT detailed in the PCS-Tender project highlighted in the Contract Notice.. The budget for this project is 165,000 GBP (+VAT). Any bids that are received over 175,000 GBP (+VAT) will automatically be rejected. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440923 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | Lots value | £165,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440923 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440923 The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Large Robot Cell and a Small Suite of Collaborative Robots - The University of Strathclyde on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to secure a single suitably qualified supplier to Supply, deliver, install and commission a large robot cell and a small suite of collaborative robots on site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681953 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=ce32e31f-09e4-479e-82d7-d5e97aa70db2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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