Scope
Reference
CA16724
Description
Askham Bryan College invites qualified suppliers to bid for the supply and installation of a robotic arm and welder. This project aims to integrate robotics into the curriculum, enhancing students' hands-on learning experience. Equipped with a robotic welder, students will instruct, program, and command the robotic arm to perform industry-realistic welding tasks, preparing them for modern industrial practices.
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 16 February 2026
- 29 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42662200 - Non-electric welding equipment
- 44315200 - Welding materials
- 44315100 - Welding accessories
- 42662100 - Electric welding equipment
- 42662000 - Welding equipment
- 42660000 - Soldering, brazing and welding tools, surface tempering and hot-spraying machines and equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 70.0% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 30.0% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Askham Bryan College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBG-8518-ZJJN
Askham Bryan
York
YO23 3FR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01904 772277
Email: enquiries@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)