Integrated Robotics and Autonomous Systems platform (comprising of various capabilities)
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
14 August 2026
Type
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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. Proposals limited to individual components or disconnected standalone equipment will not meet the University's requirement.
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Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to deliver the complete requirement as a coherent, integrated solution.
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- 1
KUKA ROBOTICS UK LTD
£167,843
total awarded
- 2
Leica Microsystems UK Ltd
£172,417
total awarded
- 3
FEI UK LIMITED
£135,057
total awarded
- 4
THE EDUCATIONAL RECORDING AGENCY LIMITED
£149,987
total awarded
- 5
OREBUS CONSULTING LTD
£572,740
total awarded
KUKA ROBOTICS UK LTD is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMKey Dates
Published
14 August 2026
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