Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-07b648
- Published by:
- Nottingham Trent University
- Authority ID:
- AA54072
- Publication date:
- 07 November 2026
- Deadline date:
- 02 December 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a leader in applied research and innovation, with a strong focus on engineering, surgical and industrial automation and robotics. At the Clifton Campus, the School of Science and Technology is advancing interdisciplinary research into robotics, AI and autonomous systems. To support our overall vision, the University’s Humanoid Intelligent Robotics & Integrated Systems Engineering (HI-RISE) Lab within the Engineering department seeks to procure a humanoid robot platform for research and development and equipped with dexterous manipulation capability with tactile sensing. NTU seeks to enhance its robotic capabilities with a state-of-the-art humanoid robotic platform that is optimised for both industrial and healthcare applications. Providing the opportunity for students to work with humanoid robots will also inspire ingenuity and research by enabling students to explore cutting-edge developments in machine learning, trust, autonomous systems, reinforcement learning, and human-centred design with the opportunity to position students at the forefront of the next generation of engineering innovation. Engineering graduates with practical experience of humanoid robotics will be more knowledgeable about emerging technologies and better prepared for future career opportunities as industry is increasingly adopting intelligent robotic systems in areas such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and customer services.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Industrial-robots./MX5HE3ZM87To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MX5HE3ZM87
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Scope
Procurement reference
3230
Procurement description
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a leader in applied research and innovation, with a strong focus on engineering, surgical and industrial automation and robotics. At the Clifton Campus, the School of Science and Technology is advancing interdisciplinary research into robotics, AI and autonomous systems.
To support our overall vision, the University’s Humanoid Intelligent Robotics & Integrated Systems Engineering (HI-RISE) Lab within the Engineering department seeks to procure a humanoid robot platform for research and development and equipped with dexterous manipulation capability with tactile sensing. NTU seeks to enhance its robotic capabilities with a state-of-the-art humanoid robotic platform that is optimised for both industrial and healthcare applications. Providing the opportunity for students to work with humanoid robots will also inspire ingenuity and research by enabling students to explore cutting-edge developments in machine learning, trust, autonomous systems, reinforcement learning, and human-centred design with the opportunity to position students at the forefront of the next generation of engineering innovation. Engineering graduates with practical experience of humanoid robotics will be more knowledgeable about emerging technologies and better prepared for future career opportunities as industry is increasingly adopting intelligent robotic systems in areas such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and customer services.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Nottingham:-Industrial-robots./MX5HE3ZM87
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MX5HE3ZM87
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
60000.00 GBP to 60000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University
Identification register:
Address 1: 50 Shakespeare Street
Town/City: Nottingham
Postcode: NG1 4FQ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
NUTS code: UKF14
Contact name: Mark Lucas
Email: mark.lucas@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: 07789922528
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 42997300 - Industrial robots
Lot value (estimated)
60000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
72000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
NTU Strategic Commitments (Sustainability)
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Service Delivery
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Humanoid Robot Platform
Weighting: 3.89
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Mechanical Configuration and Mobility
Weighting: 12.11
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Integrated Perception and Sensor Suite
Weighting: 5.63
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Dexterous Manipulation, Tactile Sensing and Grips
Weighting: 8.22
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Control System and Electronics
Weighting: 7.79
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Technical Capability - Software, Environment and Tools
Weighting: 7.36
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial Offer - Cost
Weighting: 35
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
02 December 2026, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
23 November 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MX5HE3ZM87
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
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| 42997300 |
Industrial robots |
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