Published date: 4 December 2018

Last edited date: 4 December 2018

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.


Closing: 9 January 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial robots - 42997300

Location of contract

B15 2TT

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

SC6838/18

Published date

4 December 2018

Closing date

9 January 2019

Contract start date

4 February 2019

Contract end date

14 June 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF THREE INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS (ESIF FUNDED) - REFERENCE: SC6838/18

This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) and the procurement is dependent on the final funding agreement.

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of three collaborative robots. The three robots will form facilities created as part of the ESIF project, which will be used to facilitate/support the take-up of high impact automation technologies by the SMEs in West Midlands. In this context, the robots will be used to develop new applications in collaboration with technology providers and carry out feasibility studies and pilot projects to address the specific requirements of local SMEs. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the technology providers and define a joint co-funded R&D programme for the benefits of local businesses.

The robots should be able to deliver motion planning and execution with high accuracy and repeatability, as well as a safe collaborative environment. Payload and reachability should be sufficient for handling a range of mechanical components, i.e. brake callipers, turbo chargers and engine subassemblies. The robots should allow multiple levels of safety configurations including environment awareness and impact-free collision detection. The robots should support common communication protocols for the integrations of customised end-effectors and safety devices. Software tools and instructions should be incorporated for programming, configuration and operation.

Overall budget for this item is up to £215,000.00 excluding VAT

More information

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Additional text

All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Susanna Ting

Address

Edgbaston
Edgbaston
Edgbaston
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

Telephone

01214145389

Email

s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk