CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

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Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

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Title

Tender for Franka Research 3.0 (FR3) Robotic System

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Description of the goods or services required

Swansea University’s School of Mathematics and Computer Science wishes to acquire a collaborative robot known as Franka Research 3 (FR3) robotic system, as a force sensitive robot system that empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot´s control and learning capabilities.

The Franka Research 3 robotic system represents the latest in robotic technology, offering high precision, flexibility, and ease of integration. Its advanced capabilities make it an ideal tool for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotics research and application.

By incorporating the FR3 into their curriculum, the School of Mathematics and Computer Science aims to provide students with practical experience using industry-standard equipment and this hands-on approach is essential for preparing the next generation of engineers and researchers.

The procurement of the Research 3.0 robotic system aims to enhance the School’s research, educational, and industrial capabilities, since the purchase will include acquiring the necessary hardware, software, and support services to fully integrate and utilize the FR3 in various applications.

The decision to procure the Franka Research 3.0 robotic system is driven by several key factors, including the facilitation of cutting-edge research in robotics, with the development of new control algorithms, AI integration, and advanced manipulation tasks.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147573

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

A collaborative robot known as Franka Research 3 (FR3) robotic system

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

The successful supplier must be able to deliver and install their equipment in the Computational Foundry building on the University’s Bay Campus (map provided).

External funding has been granted from the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for a fixed budget of GBP 33,250 excluding VAT (GBP 39,900 including VAT).

This tender is being conducted electronically via itt 115285 on etenderwales BravoSolution:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

so only tenders submitted via that website by the tender deadline can be considered

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU71(25)

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

The EPSRC project runs from January 2025 to July 2026, therefore, we wish to purchase this equipment asap in order to maximise it use. Pleas refer to the tender documents on etenderwales BravoSolution for more information

(WA Ref:147573)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice