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.
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/043974-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
- £70,000 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- £70,000 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 May 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 12 May 20261 months ago
- Contract Period
- 30 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043974-2026
13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043969-2026
13th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038362-2026
28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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