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Provision of a Humanoid Robot

Details

Buyer: Nottingham Trent University
Value: £60,000
Topic: Industrial robots
Published: 6 November 2026
Submission: 2 December 2026in 3 weeks
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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

Timeline

Completed: Tender published6 November 2026
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Next: Submission date2 December 2026in 3 weeks

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About the buyer

Nottingham Trent University buys as a higher education institution under its own Procurement Policy, covering the goods and services it needs to operate, teach and conduct research. Framework agreements run through regional and national purchasing consortia such as NEUPC, APUC and ESPO. A central Procurement team runs supplier due diligence checks once a tender is won.

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Over the past 5 years, most of Nottingham Trent University's contract awards have been in construction work, software and information systems and laboratory and precision equipment.