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title: "The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-03-10"
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# The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785471

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC) at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The contract, titled "The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC)", falls under the Education category and was awarded using an open procedure. The procurement stage progressed through planning, tender, and award phases, with the final contract signed on 3rd March 2025, and the notice date for the award published on 10th March 2025. This initiative aimed for a contract duration of 14 months, including a 12-month warranty period and an anticipated lead time of 6-8 weeks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welding technology, automation, and robotic solutions, especially those capable of meeting strict technical and dimensional specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like TPS WeldTech Ltd, the successful supplier, are particularly well-suited for such contracts as they often possess the agility and specialised expertise required for advanced manufacturing tasks. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-precision, high-quality collaborative robotic equipment and those capable of meeting specific international standards (e.g., ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1) will find such procurement contracts beneficial for growth and establishing strong industry credentials.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract Award Notice relates to an open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC). A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The successful supplier shall be able to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The Contracting Authority requires a self-contained Cobot Wedlding station 2 The above noted solution will comply with the approximate dimensions 2500 x 2500 x1500 (LXDXHmm) 3 In line with the above, the offered solution must fit within a floorspace of 3000 x 3000 x 1500 (LXDXHmm) 4 The required solution shall have a Table Top weight of approx. between 500 to 600kg (without legs) 5 The required solution shall have a combined weight of 700Kg 6 The offered solution will include a 16A 110/230V (1P+N+PE) cobot arm option 7 The offered solution will include 32A 415V (3P+N+PE) weld package 8 The offered solution will have a self contained chiller 9 The successful supplier shall offer a collaborative robot certified to meet the requirements of International Standard ISO 10218-1 by an internationally accredited certification body 10 The offered solution shall include a contact stop function certified to meet the requirements of International ISO 13849-1 for Category 3, PL (Performance Level) 11 The offered Equipment shall be compliant with the Directive 2009/125/EC and the Regulation 2019/1784/EU 12 The offered solution shall be delivered to the NMIS facility within an maximum 6 to 8 week lead time 13 The successful supplier shall include a minimum warranty period of 12 months within their offer

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=MAR525591 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £147,341 |

## 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 | TPS WELDTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525591
- 15 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521850
- 18 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520504

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520504
  The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks notes of interest for potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 8 week lead time. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, may be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 7th of January 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521850
  The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525591
  The Supply Delivery Installation and Commissioning of a Cobot Welding Station (SCC) - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a Self-Contained Cobot Welding Station (SCC), to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and a maximum 6 to 8 week lead time.

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785471
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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