Published date: 11 June 2024

This notice was replaced on 15 July 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 15 July 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial robots - 42997300

Location of contract

SR8 2RN

Value of contract

£50,000 to £90,000

Procurement reference

EDC-RFQ4

Published date

11 June 2024

Closing date

28 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

1 September 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

You are invited to quote for the supply of the under-mentioned goods/services in accordance with the enclosed terms and conditions. Quotations should be submitted to joanne.wilson@eastdurham.ac.uk; procurement@eastdurham.ac.uk by the deadline.

East Durham College requires a contractor to supply, deliver and install two new Cobot Modular Educational Training Desk-Starter simulators. The training simulators should provide a comprehensive learning experience suitable for users at all levels, from beginners to advanced.

The equipment should be modular and adaptable to accommodate future upgrades or expansions.

Following evaluation of responses, the college will determine which option is best for the college and will notify upon award the option awarded.

Minimum Requirements

The successful tenderer must be able to meet the following minimum requirements to progress in this opportunity:

• Bespoke Single User Desk incorporating power and network connections for Laptops / Tablets,
• Universal Robots UR3e Collaborative Robot Arm.
• Touch Screen Teach Pendant & Desk Stand.
• Conveyor Unit with variable guides.
• Switched Input/Output Simulator to allow different industrial switching and sensor signals.
• Set of 6 training templates.
• Dummy dispensing head.
• Single & dual Tip Setting Points.
• Robotic Hand-E Gripper.
• Certified Universal Robots Training.

Detailed technical date and images of options must be provided by the tenderer.

Tenderer to identify any additional items that have not been specifically requested by the College, but which are required to deliver a complete solution. Any additional costs must be identified in the Pricing Schedule.
Software
Tenderer must detail what the software includes, including variations available to meet different training needs.

Installation and Commissioning
Tenderer to detail installation and commissioning including but not limited to assembly and set up time scales, any costs associated must be included in the pricing schedule.

Support, Maintenance and Warranties
The tenderer must ensure that the equipment is provided with manufacturers guarantee/warranty and whether extended warranties are available.
The tenderer must be able to offer a technical helpline should the college experience any technical issues.

Training
Tenderer will be required to provide training to staff on the functionalities of the equipment, including but not limited to, in person, user guides and training manuals.

Delivery
The supplier will be responsible for the delivery and installation of the goods. And should detail any specific delivery requirements in their response. (Including but not limited to access requirements for delivery of goods)

Delivery will be required at East Durham College, Peterlee site.

East Durham College
Willerby Grove
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 2RN

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joanne Wilson

Address

Peterlee Campus,Willerby Grove
PETERLEE
SR82RN
England

Email

joanne.wilson@eastdurham.ac.uk