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

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 01:22.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV42997300 — Industrial robots
  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SC15238/26
Main Procurement Category
goods
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Feb 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
42997300
Description
Industrial robots
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG31
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
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. 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.
Due
28 Aug 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
077631-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
14 Aug 2026, 11:58
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Id
GB-COH-RC000645

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000645

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHCQ-3464-LVTM

Address

Street Address
Edgbaston
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B15 2TT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKG31

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Birmingham · UKG31 · B15 2TT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG31 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 077631-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·