Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c84-aa1a-72b1-958f-956d0bb0874d/3139534yw21-automated-weld-inspection-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3139.534.YW.21 Automated Weld Inspection System [University Of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 10 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Nuclear AMRC requires a fully automatic all-in-one solution for non-contact visual inspection of both TIG and laser welded components to be incorporated into a fully automated robotic welding cell. The robotic welding cell will consist of three robots and positioner allowing for: material manipulation, welding, and inspection. The robot cell has not been installed within the Nuclear AMRC site at present and the inspection systems installation is required to coincide with the robotic welding cell installation. The installation of the equipment is to be carried out onsite at the Nuclear AMRC. Commissioning is to be carried out at the Nuclear AMRC and this will be carried out before the system is accepted. ### CONTRACT REF: 3139/534/YW/21 ### SUBJECT: Automated Weld Inspection System CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: University of Sheffield, on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ. ### GROUP: NAMRC ### FUNDING: Catapult TENDER RETURN DATE: 10th December 2021 at 12 noon (UK time) Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. This procurement is an open procedure. It is a 2 stage process carried out simultaneously through your responses to this Invitation to Tender. The answers you supply about your organisational standing, capacity and capability will be evaluated first according to the selection criteria supplied. Only those Suppliers passing the Selection Stage will proceed to have their tenders evaluated at the award stage. Additional information: Any queries regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield) to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. This procurement is an open procedure. It is a 2 stage process carried out simultaneously through your responses to this Invitation to Tender. The answers you supply about your organisational standing, capacity and capability will be evaluated first according to the selection criteria supplied. Only those Suppliers passing the Selection Stage will proceed to have their tenders evaluated at the award stage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Welding equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f6c6d09a-af90-4ba4-aa13-ee7a81b06389) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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