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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield, a sub-central public authority located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is actively inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and support of an autonomous robotic cleaning fleet. This procurement is part of an open competition, with an indicative budget of £90,000, aimed at enhancing cleaning operations across the university's dynamic higher-education estate. Interested parties need to note that the final date for tender submissions is 14th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 13th July 2026. The procurement process seeks to facilitate the tender stage of development under the legal framework established by the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning technology, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and efficient solutions for high-footfall environments. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with emphasis placed on service quality, technical compliance, and operational performance. Companies with expertise in floor-cleaning machines and supporting services are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth, especially if they can exceed in value for money, service support, and fleet capacity. This venture offers a unique platform for firms aiming to strengthen their presence in the educational sector and establish a collaborative relationship with a key public institution.

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Notice Title

Supply of Robot Cleaning at The University Of Huddersfield

Notice Description

The University of Huddersfield is seeking quotations for the supply, installation, commissioning, and support of an autonomous robotic cleaning fleet suitable for operation across a busy higher-education estate. The proposed solution must be capable of operating safely and efficiently within dynamic, high-footfall environments where pedestrian movement, furniture layouts and cleaning priorities frequently change throughout the day. We are seeking an intelligent solution that improves productivity, enhances cleaning standards and provides measurable operational and sustainability benefits. The University has allocated PS90,000 (excluding VAT) as an indicative budget envelope for this procurement. Suppliers should submit their best value proposal within this budget. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Floor-cleaning-machines./P4BW88D959 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P4BW88D959

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c57d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063765-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39713410 - Floor-cleaning machines

39830000 - Cleaning products

42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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 HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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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
TLE42 Leeds, TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees, TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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