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Qunatec Industrial Robot

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, involved the purchase of the Qunatec Industrial Robot. Falling under the "Industrial robots" classification, this procurement is categorised in the goods industry and aligns with public authority requirements at a sub-central government level. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below threshold, without competition, with Kuka Robotics UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract, dated 12 March 2024, runs actively from 13 March 2024 to 31 March 2024, with a gross value of £137,979.55. The award and contract stages have been completed, with the latest update as of 3 March 2026, showcasing the delivery within the UK region.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in industrial automation and robotics technology. While the contract was awarded directly to Kuka Robotics UK Ltd, SMEs focusing on goods within this sector could benefit from observing the procurement methods adopted, preparing for similar future opportunities that align with sub-central government needs. Firms capable of innovating and supplying cutting-edge robotics technology could be well-positioned to meet the ongoing needs of public authorities like THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, particularly given the procurement focus on below-threshold requirements without competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qunatec Industrial Robot

Notice Description

Qunatec Industrial Robot, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066121
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA ROBOTICS

Further Information

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