---
title: "Qunatec Industrial Robot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066121"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Qunatec Industrial Robot

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066121

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, involved the purchase of the Qunatec Industrial Robot. Falling under the "Industrial robots" classification, this procurement is categorised in the goods industry and aligns with public authority requirements at a sub-central government level. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below threshold, without competition, with Kuka Robotics UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract, dated 12 March 2024, runs actively from 13 March 2024 to 31 March 2024, with a gross value of £137,979.55. The award and contract stages have been completed, with the latest update as of 3 March 2026, showcasing the delivery within the UK region.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in industrial automation and robotics technology. While the contract was awarded directly to Kuka Robotics UK Ltd, SMEs focusing on goods within this sector could benefit from observing the procurement methods adopted, preparing for similar future opportunities that align with sub-central government needs. Firms capable of innovating and supplying cutting-edge robotics technology could be well-positioned to meet the ongoing needs of public authorities like THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, particularly given the procurement focus on below-threshold requirements without competitive bidding.

## Notice

Qunatec Industrial Robot, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019040-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,982 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUKA ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019040-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019040-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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