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title: "The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Machining and Robot Cells"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683176"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2022-03-22"
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# The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Machining and Robot Cells

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683176

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to manage "The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Machining and Robot Cells" at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). This open tender, categorised under the goods procurement, has a budget of £149,711.57 and requires the equipment to be delivered to Glasgow (G1 1QE). The contract was signed on 11 March 2022, marking the end of the tendering phase which closed on 25 February 2022. The main focus is on the supply and commissioning of a large industrial robot and robotic machining cell.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the industrial automation sector, specifically those specialising in robotic technology and manufacturing equipment. Companies with experience in delivering advanced automation solutions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete. The contract encourages bidders to demonstrate prior experience, financial stability, and to possess necessary insurance coverages, signalling a chance for established and innovative suppliers to expand their clientele through this strategic acquisition by a leading educational institution.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde requires a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a large industrial robot and machining cell on site at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Industrial automation is an ever-growing sector, and one which the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) is actively involved in. In order to develop on the theme of automation within the machining sector, NMIS require a robotic machining cell and a large industrial robot cell. NMIS envision the purchase of the equipment will expand the institution's capabilities and ensure the delivery of projects which require a degree of flexibility when machining more complex geometries in relation to the machining cell, and give general flexibility when in relation to the large industrial robot cell. NMIS require a single suitably qualified supplier supply, deliver, install and commission the equipment in line with the below non-exhaustive specification list: - The offered robot machining cell must include a robot which has a maximum rated payload capacity 10kg. - The offered robot machining cell must include a teach pendant for robot control. - The footprint of the enclosed robot machining cell must not exceed 1650 x 1500 x 1900 (W x D x H) mm. The equipment must have a reach of at least 3 m. - The offered industrial robot cell must have a rated payload capacity of between 120 kg and 150 kg -The offered industrial robot cell must be able to support 120 kg at least 300 mm away from the equipment flange, in all three principle orthoganal directions. - The offered industrial robot cell's controller must facilitate communication via EtherCAT.

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=MAR444065 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | £128,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,711 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CNC ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444065
- 11 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440558

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440558
  The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Machining and Robot Cells - The University of Strathclyde requires a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a large industrial robot and machining cell on site at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444065
  The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Machining and Robot Cells - The University of Strathclyde requires a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a large industrial robot and machining cell on site at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS).

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