University of Portsmouth e-Tendering · Awarded contract

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Award of Robotics and Automation Teaching Equipment to University of Portsmouth

Awarded 01 Aug 2023

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Awarded01 Aug 2023

Value£0.00

SupplierDidactic Services Ltd.,Flamefast UK Ltd

AgencyUniversity of Portsmouth e-Tendering

RegionSouth East

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 8mo term

Awarded 1 Aug 2023Expired 1 Apr 2025

About

University of Portsmouth e-Tendering awarded a contract to Didactic Services Ltd.

and Flamefast UK Ltd for the supply of robotics and automation teaching equipment for a newly established Robotics and Automation laboratory.

The equipment supports undergraduate and postgraduate modules in robotics and automation, including flexible manufacturing systems, industrial robots with integrated controllers, sensors, and control systems teaching equipment.

The contract was divided into four lots: Lot 1 - Flexible manufacturing/automation system, Lot 2 - Robots/Robot arms, Lot 3 - Sensors teaching equipment, and Lot 4 - Control systems teaching equipment, with each lot awarded individually.

Delivery, installation, and training were anticipated to take place approximately between January and March 2024.

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