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title: "Educational Robot & AI Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c46"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD"
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# Educational Robot & AI Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c46

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Educational Robot & AI Systems" was conducted by the University of Huddersfield, located in Queensgate, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this tender aimed to procure unified and integrated robotic systems for educational and research purposes, including AI, automation, and human-robot interaction. The process reached the award and contract stages, with critical dates including a contract signing on 13th May 2026, and the delivery and installation are expected by the end of May 2026. The procurement followed an open, below-threshold competition method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in educational technology, robotics, and AI systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially stand to benefit, given that the awarded contract valued at £70,000 was secured by Rahal Technology Limited, an SME based in Hertfordshire. Businesses with capability in developing high-performance AI computing platforms, autonomous manipulators, and teleoperation systems, coupled with expertise in device integration and user training, would find themselves well-suited to respond to such requirements, expanding their footprint in the educational technology sector.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043974-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAHAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043974-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043969-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038362-2026

## 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

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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