Tender

Robotic Cells

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is inviting tenders for the procurement of two Robotic Educational Cells. These are low-payload industrial robots suitable for educational purposes. Interested suppliers can submit their proposals until 26th August 2025. Located in Coventry, the tender falls under the 'Research, testing and scientific technical simulator' industry category. Currently in the 'Tender' stage, the University is conducting this procurement as an open competition, despite not being bound by the UK's Public Contracts Regulations or the European Public Procurement Directives.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational robotics, industrial robotics manufacturing, or technology integrators that provide pre-defined robotic packages. Companies with the capability to offer cost-effective solutions and meet the specified performance criteria will be particularly well-suited to compete. Such a procurement process allows for competitive positioning and the chance to establish a business relationship with a reputable academic institution. The successful bidder can benefit from increased market exposure and potential collaboration on future educational initiatives.

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Notice Title

Robotic Cells

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two Robotic Educational Cells, which are effectively a self-contained industrial robot, with a safer capacity level compared to factory-type robots (typically 4kg -10kg payload), making them suitable for classrooms and educational environments. We are interested in pre-defined 'bundles' or 'packages' which may give us the ability to conduct different demo/practical operations on such robots. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042810-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Nikki Jones
Contact Email
nikki.jones@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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