Published date: 5 January 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 26 January 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial robots - 42997300

Location of contract

CA14 3YQ

Procurement reference

NNLC236

Published date

5 January 2024

Closing date

26 January 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NNL have a requirement to procure robotics equipment for proof of principle trials to be conducted at NNL's Workington site.
The purpose of this procurement specification is to specify the requirements for a small Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) to carry out the trials work on a test rig, which has been constructed at the NNL Workington Laboratory.
The AGVs will be used to transport a number of platforms, with a range of equipment on top.
The following features should be included on each AGV:
• Electronic lift system
• Charging system
• Wireless communications
• Line following navigation system using optical guidance with QR codes
• Safety field protection (e.g. via a safety LiDAR system)
• Interfaces to high-level controller and safety PLC
Please refer to enclosed Procurement Specification and Questionnaire.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Gill Hale

Address

Chadwick House
Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6AE
England

Telephone

01900 517670

Email

gillian.m.hale@uknnl.co.uk

Website

wwww.nnl.co.uk