2284/443/MY/NW/19 Robotics Tender x3 Lots - AWARD

Scope of Requirement AMRC North West has a requirement for high payload industrial robots, end effectors and ancillary equipment to support manufacturing research activities on battery pack manufacturing. These devices shall initially be located at AMRC North West interim facilities based at UCLAN Preston. In March 2021 AMRC NW will move to purpose build facilities based at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone. There is a requirement for the supplier to provide details of a complete package for installation and commissioning at both interim and new facilities. Our interim facilities at UCLAN Preston, has some significant challenges: o Limited access for delivery and unloading. o Robot will be located on our shop floor, which is not at ground level. o The shop floor contains asbestos in the floor. o Limited structural point loading for the floor.

Any supplier wishing to submit a bid MUST undertake a full site visit at our interim facilities to ensure they can meet the requirements above, failure to complete a site visit may deem your bid non-compliant.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is a non- EU 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: 10th September 2019 at 12 noon (UK time).