Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
Contact
Jamie Shaw
Telephone
+44 1142221516
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2884/511/JS/AMRC/20 - Real time monitoring and control for automation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
2884/511/JS/AMRC/20 - Real Time Monitoring and Control for Automation
The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Real Time Monitoring and Control for Automation' system on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.
Scope of Requirement
AMRC Integrated Manufacturing Group have a requirement for capability to measure the accuracy of multiple targets in six degrees of freedom. We require a system to improve robot
path accuracy by measure and correct methodology, stream data such as robot positions to
an external system for Digital twin activities, and a method to visualise robot path accuracy by comparison of programmed paths versus actual to continue to build upon previous work
in improving robotic accuracy. The system must be expandable to increase/add additional work area and be moveable
between areas and robotic systems. This would mean that the proposed system must not be a permanent fixture / limited in use to the installed cell or to the connected robotic system.
The system is to be initially installed into a high accuracy robotic manufacturing test cell workspace of volume 6x6x3m (we currently do not have a CAD illustration of the space cell will occupy). The intended use is to track the robotic end-effector, relative to a work object (a designated feature within the workspace). The system should be able to improve
both the static point accuracy (move-measure-correct) as well as dynamic path accuracy at a rate of several times per second and ensure that the path followed by the robot is as close to the programmed position as reasonably possible. The system should also be able to output telemetry data on actual vs programmed path for analysis.
The system will not be a permanent feature of accurate robotics work area and it should be able to be moved to other robotic cells for use. E.g. another use case would be that the system can be expanded (with more equipment such as additional cameras / sensors) to cover a cell volume of 10 x 10 x 3m housing a robotic serial arm on a linear conveyance track.
The data captured from the tracking system will used to update the robot path to achieve higher accuracy.
Data captured from the tracking system can be sent to update a digital twin at AMRC.
Software provided can compare a planned robot path with the actual robot path to visualise accuracy.
The addition of more sensors/cameras/trackers can be used to expand the work area to cover a wider range of the workshop.
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 etendering 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: Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £199,999
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48921000 - Automation system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
2884/511/JS/AMRC/20 - Real Time Monitoring and Control for Automation
The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a 'Real Time Monitoring and Control for Automation' system on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.
Scope of Requirement
AMRC Integrated Manufacturing Group have a requirement for capability to measure the accuracy of multiple targets in six degrees of freedom. We require a system to improve robot
path accuracy by measure and correct methodology, stream data such as robot positions to an external system for Digital twin activities, and a method to visualise robot path accuracy
by comparison of programmed paths versus actual to continue to build upon previous work in improving robotic accuracy.
The system must be expandable to increase/add additional work area and be moveable between areas and robotic systems. This would mean that the proposed system must not be
a permanent fixture / limited in use to the installed cell or to the connected robotic system.
The system is to be initially installed into a high accuracy robotic manufacturing test cell workspace of volume 6x6x3m (we currently do not have a CAD illustration of the space the
cell will occupy). The intended use is to track the robotic end-effector, relative to a work object (a designated feature within the workspace). The system should be able to improve both the static point accuracy (move-measure-correct) as well as dynamic path accuracy at a rate of several times per second and ensure that the path followed by the robot is as close to the programmed position as reasonably possible. The system should also be able to output
telemetry data on actual vs programmed path for analysis.
The system will not be a permanent feature of accurate robotics work area and it should be able to be moved to other robotic cells for use. E.g. another use case would be that the system can be expanded (with more equipment such as additional cameras / sensors) to cover a cell volume of 10 x 10 x 3m housing a robotic serial arm on a linear conveyance track.
The data captured from the tracking system will used to update the robot path to achieve higher accuracy.
Data captured from the tracking system can be sent to update a digital twin at AMRC.
Software provided can compare a planned robot path with the actual robot path to visualise accuracy.
The addition of more sensors/cameras/trackers can be used to expand the work area to cover a wider range of the workshop.
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 etendering
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: Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006774
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 June 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Insphere Ltd
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £199,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom