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29 Jul 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The University of Birmingham involved the purchase of equipment from KUKA Robotics UK LTD, streamlined through the 'Quote 00173179' procedure. This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical machinery and equipment and covers goods procurement. The contract, valued at £52,859.61 excluding VAT, ran from 19th May 2024 to 31st July 2024, covering the UK region. The process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 18th May 2024, following a direct procurement method categorised as below-threshold without competition.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses engaged in providing electrical machinery and related equipment, especially those positioned well for direct procurement processes with public institutions like universities. SMEs, particularly those specialising in automated solutions and robotics, would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, given their alignment with the needs demonstrated by a university's procurement activities. Collaborations with academic institutions can facilitate business growth by providing a platform for these companies to showcase innovative and specialised technological prowess.

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Notice Title

KUKA Robotics UK LTD Equipment - Quote 00173179

Notice Description

KUKA Robotics UK LTD Equipment - Quote 00173179, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071647-2026
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

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,859 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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