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3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot - AWARD

WAC ID:280048

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Source:	Contracts Finder
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	University Of Sheffield
Main Category:	Goods
Procurement Method:	Open procedure
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	28 October 2022
Application Deadline:	19 September 2022
Contract Start Date:	18 October 2022

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Award outcome

Awarded to

Createc LtdGB-CFS-225506

Award value:	£122,192.5
Award decision date:	28 September 2022
Award status:	Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

University Of Sheffield

Submission Details

Description

3484/AMRC/GM/22 - Connected, Mobile Robot The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, IMG Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC IMG group has a requirement for an autonomous, connected, mobile robot which can traverse environments such as train depots or busy factories. The robotic solution will be a quadruped, owing to the increased versatility afforded by this architecture, and the interest expressed by the AMRC's partners in the use of this type of robot. It will be used on projects that work with both academia and industry to deliver cutting edge research into manufacturing robotics. The robot will act as a platform for investigations into the use of 5G in an industrial setting, in the context of mobile robots. It is therefore important that the system should arrive equipped with 5G functionality, such that research can be conducted into how best to employ the technology for a range of applications, including control, mapping, fleet management and condition monitoring The platform will be used for the development and testing of a large variety of use cases for novel applications. It is therefore important that the robot comes with communications interfaces, mounting points and a 24V power supply minimum. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system 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 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 19/09/2022 at 12 noon (UK time).