Supply of Robotic Arm for Railway Wheelset Inspection to University of Birmingham
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Robotic Arm for Railway Wheelset Inspection to University of Birmingham
Awarded 30 Aug 2015
Awarded30 Aug 2015
Value£89,736.75
SupplierKuka Robotics UK Ltd
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 30 Aug 2015Expired 29 Aug 2016
About
The University of Birmingham awarded a contract to Kuka Robotics UK Ltd for the supply of a single robotic arm mounted on a linear track, intended for contacting and non-contacting inspection of railway wheelsets as specified in the technical documentation.
The procurement was funded by the HiTech Rail project, an ERDF-funded initiative based at the Centre for Railway Research and Education, aimed at enabling West Midlands SMEs to develop innovative rail products.
The contract value was £89,736.75.
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