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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766633

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for their Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC). The contract was awarded to Astech Projects, and the award was completed on 18th September 2024. This contract, valued at £98,200, is part of the education industry category and required delivery to the UKM82 region, specifically Glasgow. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process is in the award stage as of 11th October 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and educational tech solutions to expand their market presence. Companies that specialize in robotic solutions, specifically those capable of complying with clean room standards and offering customization options, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, this opportunity underscores the importance of holding relevant experience and sufficient financial standing, as detailed by the stringent economic and technical selection criteria. Successful businesses can leverage such high-profile contracts to demonstrate their capability and reliability in the market.

## Notice

This Contract Award Notice relates to the contract awarded to a single supplier for the supply, delivery and install of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC. The requirement includes training and 12 months warranty coverage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation centre (CMAC) required a a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) collaborative robot. The robot is required to handle a payload of up to 2 kg. The clean room standard of the robot must be ISO 2 compliant and have an IP rating of at least IP20. The robot comes with a gripper with a customizable jaw which can hold a vial of diameter 75 mm. The required reach of the robot is at least 600 mm and it must be able to z axis travel of at least 1100 mm (above rail). The robot also is equipped with a linear rail with at least 2 meters in length. The operating temperature of the robot (not including controller) must be +5 to 50 degC and the robot must come with a controller and a handheld device that will allow the user to make changes or additions to the programming function of the robot. The robot must have in-built safety features which makes it safe for collaborative work with humans in the same workspace, including compliance with ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. The robot must come with an ethernet connection to communicate with third-party components like programmable logic controller (PLC) and software like LabVIEW.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services/supply or in replacement of existing services/supply. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option. In line with 72 - Modification of Contracts During their Term, of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, this Contract may be modified without a new procurement procedure in accordance with this Part in some cases

Renewal: This tender has an additional option of 2 x 12 month service and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516029 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,200 |

## 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 1XQ |
| 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 | ASTECH PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516029
- 21 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505649

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505649
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC - This Contract Notice relates to a tender to appoint a single supplier to supply, deliver and install a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC. The requirement includes training and 12 months warranty coverage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516029
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC - This Contract Award Notice relates to the contract awarded to a single supplier for the supply, delivery and install of a Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for CMAC. The requirement includes training and 12 months warranty coverage.

## Notice URLs

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