IOSM Yard 2.0 Robotics

Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to industrial robotics to support the development of its IOSM Robotics facility at Westcott Venture Park. The equipment covered under this notice form part of a larger program of works to increase the capacity and capability of the existing facility. It is intended that the equipment procured will complement existing equipment and therefore the supplier will be required to show how this will be achieved. Lot 1: Automated Mobile Platform & Robot This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: The robot should be self-navigating with a payload capacity of 3000 kg. A 6-axis robot, payload capable of 200 kg at 2.8m reach shall be included. The combined platform & robot control system shall be SLAM & ROS compatible. Lot 2: High Payload Robot This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: 6-axis robot capable of carrying a minimum of 600 kg at 2.8m reach. The robot control system shall be ROS compatible. Lot 3: Relocation of and Integration with Existing Robot Equipment This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: Relocation of existing equipment to new building.