Single Party Framework Agreements for Industrial Robots

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks to establish eight single-party framework agreements for the supply, delivery, and warranty maintenance of programmable industrial robots. The scope covers eight distinct categories of robots, with initial call-off contracts specified for Lot 1 (SCARA Robots) and Lot 2 (Delta Picker Robots). No initial contracts are planned for Lots 3 through 8.

The framework agreements will be used by Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) and potentially other "Framework Clients" for future procurement needs within the defined scope. The total estimated expenditure across all framework agreements is €5,000,000 excluding VAT.

The eight lots are:

• Lot 1: SCARA Robots
• Lot 2: Delta Picker Robots
• Lot 3: Cartesian Robots
• Lot 4: Roller Picker Robots
• Lot 5: Articulated Arm Robots
• Lot 6: Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
• Lot 7: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Lot 8: Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Key requirements for all proposed equipment include full integration with the current KWETB (CELTEC) automation platform. This platform uses Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 technology-enabled PLCs and requires Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) in TIA Portal V19.0 or newer.

The initial call-off contracts for Lot 1 and Lot 2 are valued between €35,000 and €50,000 each, with goods required to be delivered and fully operational by 31 December 2026.

Follow-on supplies and new supplies directly linked to initial contracts or the outlined scope may arise under the framework agreements. However, there is no guarantee of additional contracts.

3. Background & buyer context

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) is a statutory education and training authority established under the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. It operates under the governance of the Department of Education and SOLAS, delivering further education, training, apprenticeship, youth, and community education services across Counties Kildare and Wicklow.

This procurement supports KWETB's CELTEC facility, which has a strong track record in delivering industry-responsive training in manufacturing, robotics, automation, electrical systems, and instrumentation. CELTEC has supported over 125 companies through practical programmes and is a key regional provider of specialist technical skills. The acquisition of these industrial robots is intended to enhance these training capabilities and support skills development, workforce upskilling, innovation, and regional economic growth. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure in accordance with the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered eligible:

• Turnover requirement: Tenderers must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of €100,000 for each of the three preceding financial years.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability: €6.5 million limit for any one claim or series of claims.
• Product Liability: €6.5 million limit for any one claim and in aggregate.
• Employer's Liability: €13 million limit for any one claim or series of claims.
• Professional Indemnity: Minimum limit of €1.5 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Certifications: Tenderers must provide certifications for CE, UL (if applicable), and ISO 9001 (or similar). Specific robot safety standards cited include ISO 10218-1, ISO 10218-2, EN ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, and ISO 3691-4 (for AGVs). CE mark, serial number, payload rating, and warning labels per ISO 10218 are required for the robots.
• Past experience: Tenderers must demonstrate successful delivery of services of a comparable nature and scale within the last five years. This is a pass/fail criterion.
• Personnel: Tenderers must demonstrate access to the minimum number of skilled personnel required, as specified. This is a pass/fail criterion.
• Quality Management: Tenderers must demonstrate measures for ensuring quality service delivery, for example, through an externally certified system. This is a pass/fail criterion.
• Environmental Compliance: Tenderers must demonstrate compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and guidelines. This is a pass/fail criterion.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The award of the framework agreements will be based on the most economically advantageous tender, determined by a combination of quality and price.

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