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Integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform (comprising of various capabilities)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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14 Aug 2026 at 11:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham intends to procure and install an integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform for delivery in Birmingham. The requirement combines a Connected and Automated Vehicles Lab, Outreach Interactive Experience, Mobile Robotics Lab, Mechatronic Design Lab, Introduction to Robotics Teaching Lab, Advanced Robotics Research Lab, Drone Lab and Aerospace Control Lab, supported by software and virtual or digital twin models. This is primarily a goods requirement involving industrial robots and software and information systems. The work must provide a coherent, integrated platform rather than separate equipment or disconnected standalone components. It is intended for the University’s facilities and activities in Birmingham, including teaching, research, outreach, autonomous vehicles, drones, aerospace control and robotics development.

This procurement is at the planning stage and currently concerns preliminary market engagement and an expression of interest, rather than an invitation to tender. The University expects the requirement to be completed between 1 October 2026 and 1 February 2027. The planned market-engagement milestone has a due date of 28 August 2026, which is the buyer’s expected date for interested parties to register and express interest, not a tender deadline. The process will be conducted outside the Procurement Act 2023 because the University is operating as a non-contracting authority. One lot is currently planned, covering the complete integrated platform. No procurement method, evaluation criteria or estimated contract value is stated at this stage.

This will suit a prime contractor, systems integrator or consortium able to design, supply, install and connect a broad robotics and autonomous-systems environment. Relevant capability spans industrial and mobile robotics, connected and automated vehicles, drones, aerospace control, mechatronics, robotics teaching and advanced research facilities, interactive outreach environments, software integration and virtual or digital twin modelling. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate that they can deliver the entire requirement as one coherent solution, including the interfaces between laboratories, equipment, software and models. Firms offering only individual components or isolated equipment are unlikely to fit the stated requirement. Businesses with experience integrating complex multi-disciplinary laboratory, teaching or research platforms should prepare evidence of comparable delivery and implementation capability before the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform (comprising of various capabilities)

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is undertaking procurement (supply & installation) of an integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform (comprising of various capabilities), with an anticipated completion date between 1st October 2026 - 1st February 2027. This EoI-tender is for the procurement of: Connected and Automated Vehicles Lab Outreach Interactive Experience Mobile Robotics Lab Mechatronic Design Lab Introduction to Robotics Teaching Lab Advanced Robotics Research Lab Drone Lab Aerospace Control Lab Software and Virtual/Digital Twin models This Expression of Interest relates to the procurement of an integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform comprising the capabilities listed above. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to deliver the complete requirement as a coherent, integrated solution. Proposals limited to individual components or disconnected standalone equipment will not meet the University's requirement.

Planning Information

The University of Birmingham is undertaking procurement (supply & installation) of an integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform (comprising of various capabilities), with an anticipated completion date between 1st October 2026 - 1st February 2027. This EoI-tender is for the procurement of:  Connected and Automated Vehicles Lab  Outreach Interactive Experience  Mobile Robotics Lab  Mechatronic Design Lab  Introduction to Robotics Teaching Lab  Advanced Robotics Research Lab  Drone Lab  Aerospace Control Lab  Software and Virtual/Digital Twin models This Expression of Interest relates to the procurement of an integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform comprising the capabilities listed above. Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to deliver the complete requirement as a coherent, integrated solution. Proposals limited to individual components or disconnected standalone equipment will not meet the University's requirement. If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E-Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) if you are not already, and express interest against the project. Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077631-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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