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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# 2x Industrial Robots (1x Large, 1x Small) and controllers (2 Lots)

[University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield)

Estimated value

£80,000

Published

10 Aug 2022

Deadline

Closed

22 Aug 2022

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

3407/AMRC/JS/IMG/22 - 2 x Industrial Robots (1x Large, 1x Small) and controllers (2 Lots)

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for the supply of 2 x robots and controllers and training on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

### Scope of Requirement

The AMRC IMG Group has a requirement for two robots for use in creating various research cells to be eventually installed at the AMRC Factory 2050 facility in Sheffield as follows:-

- A high payload, six-axis robotic serial arm with a 250 Â± 10 kg payload, latest version controller and software for offline programming.
- A small payload, six-axis robotic serial arm with a 20 Â± 2 kg payload, latest version controller and software for offline programming.

To ensure best value for money and prompt delivery, the AMRC is willing to consider and review a proposal for ex-demo robots, which meets all technical and warranty items specified.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an open procedure.

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield)

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield)

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 22nd August 2022 at 12 noon (UK time).

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## CPV classification

Industrial robots

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9f5d2a4a-c02f-4033-9ef6-59949c75a150)

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