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title: "Supply, Delivery and Installation of Collaborative Robots for CMAC"
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# Supply, Delivery and Installation of Collaborative Robots for CMAC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773308

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of collaborative robots for the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC). This contract, funded by a UKRPIF grant, aims to develop state-of-the-art integrated DataFactories as part of the new CMAC Data Lab initiative to support their Lab of the Future vision. The contract covers a series of collaborative robots needed to handle various samples and perform different activities alongside human researchers. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and included multiple lots, with the overall project budget being tightly constrained. The contract was awarded to FANUC UK on 17 December 2024 and is valued at £263,424.17.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in robotics, automation, and related software solutions, particularly those capable of providing flexible, scalable systems that can adapt to future research demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in manufacturing specialised laboratory equipment and collaborative robots are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The open procurement process allows for equal opportunity, ensuring that innovative companies can participate and secure contracts, ultimately driving business growth within the high-tech and education sectors.

## Notice

The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) are developing state-of-the-art intergraded DataFactories in support of our Lab of the Future vision and new CMAC Data Lab initiative. Our goal is to establish multiple automated model driven instruments to establish a ML (Machine Leaning) ready database of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data. A range of different collaborative robots are required to be integrated with third party scheduling and workflow software to move, prepare and analyse samples. These collaborative robots must be able to handle a wide variety of different samples and perform a range of different activities in a working lab alongside human researchers. They need to be flexible for future research demands that are not yet determined. This requirement is funded by a UKRPIF grant, which is funding a list of equipment to be delivered as part of the CMAC Data Lab project. Budget and timescales are tight for the delivery of this project and CMAC are looking to maximise the funding where possible. This contract is a Lotted contract

### Lot Information

Autonomous Mobile Robot

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 1 Autonomous Mobile Robot through this Lot. In addition, tenderers are asked to price for driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. Tenderers will also be asked to price for additional items, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Dual Arm Collaborative Robot

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 1 Dual Arm Collaborative Robot through this Lot. In addition, Tenderers are asked to price for grippers, gripper fingers, driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. Tenderers will also be asked to price for additional items, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Single Arm Collaborative Robots

This Contract Notice refers to the tender opportunity to procure 7 Single Arm Collaborative Robots through this Lot. Tenderers are also asked to price for grippers, gripper fingers, driver, software, delivery, installation and SAT, Commissioning and Training, Warranty and Maintenance. There are additional items tenderers will be asked to price for, but these will not form part of the commercial evaluation. Each Lot will appoint a sole supplier.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its 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=JAN521221 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 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 | £263,424 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | FANUC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521221
- 26 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510751

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510751
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of Collaborative Robots for CMAC - The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) are developing state-of-the-art intergraded DataFactories in support of our Lab of the Future vision and new CMAC Data Lab initiative. Our goal is to establish multiple automated model driven instruments to establish a ML (Machine Leaning) ready database of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data. A range of different collaborative robots are required to be integrated with third party scheduling and workflow software to move, prepare and analyse samples. These collaborative robots must be able to handle a wide variety of different samples and perform a range of different activities in a working lab alongside human researchers. They need to be flexible for future research demands that are not yet determined. This requirement is funded by a UKRPIF grant, which is funding a list of equipment to be delivered as part of the CMAC Data Lab project. Budget and timescales are tight for the delivery of this project and CMAC are looking to maximise the funding where possible. This contract is a Lotted contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521221
  Supply, Delivery and Installation of Collaborative Robots for CMAC - The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) are developing state-of-the-art intergraded DataFactories in support of our Lab of the Future vision and new CMAC Data Lab initiative. Our goal is to establish multiple automated model driven instruments to establish a ML (Machine Leaning) ready database of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data. A range of different collaborative robots are required to be integrated with third party scheduling and workflow software to move, prepare and analyse samples. These collaborative robots must be able to handle a wide variety of different samples and perform a range of different activities in a working lab alongside human researchers. They need to be flexible for future research demands that are not yet determined. This requirement is funded by a UKRPIF grant, which is funding a list of equipment to be delivered as part of the CMAC Data Lab project. Budget and timescales are tight for the delivery of this project and CMAC are looking to maximise the funding where possible. This contract is a Lotted contract

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