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Robot

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent tender concluded on 4th March 2026, Aston University, a public authority in Birmingham, United Kingdom, engaged in the procurement process for purchasing a dual-arm autonomous robot manipulator. This contract falls within the ‘Electronic equipment’ category and is aimed at the goods procurement industry. The tender was concluded directly, below the competition threshold, reflecting a procurement process without competition. The contract, valued at €106,115, is active, with a delivery timeframe starting on 5th March 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic equipment and robotic technologies. Given the nature of the project, small and medium enterprises, particularly those with innovative solutions in autonomous robotics, are well-tailored to such initiatives. PAL Robotics S.L.U., located in Barcelona, Spain, secured the contract, showcasing the international scope and cross-border business potential within the procurement sector. Companies aiming to expand into international markets may find similar opportunities rewarding, particularly those with expertise in providing advanced technological goods and solutions.

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Notice Title

Robot

Notice Description

Dual-arm autonomous robot manipulator purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06626a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019625-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,115 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAL ROBOTICS S.L.U.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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