Tender

Educational Robot & AI Systems

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 09:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to procure educational and research robotic systems, focusing on areas such as robotics, AI, and human-robot interaction. This tender process, currently in the tender stage, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and requires the delivery and installation of systems by the end of May 2026. The procurement is conducted as an open competition with a tender submission deadline on 5th May 2026. Located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the procurement is valued at £70,000, with an emphasis on both price and quality criteria during evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotics, AI, and automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. Companies offering advanced robotic systems, AI computing platforms, and material handling accessories can benefit from this opportunity, particularly those able to provide installation, integration, and training services. The comprehensive warranty and support package required offers further business growth potential for firms capable of delivering robust post-installation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Educational Robot & AI Systems

Notice Description

The University seeks to procure a suite of unified and integrated educational and research robotic systems for teaching, training, and applied research in robotics, AI, automation, and human-robot interaction. The system must include: - Desktop robotic training systems (multi-unit classroom setup) - multipurpose Autonomous mobile manipulator platforms - Teleoperation robotic systems - High-performance embedded AI computing platform - Vision, gripping, and material handling accessories - Installation, integration, and user training Equipment should be targeted for delivery and full installation by end of May 2026. A comprehensive 1-year warranty and 3-years of support of the packages is required. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./68BUHJB5ZV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68BUHJB5ZV

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038362-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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