What does industrial robots procurement cover?

Industrial robot procurement covers robot arms, robotic cells and collaborative robots, with installation, commissioning, training and maintenance. Some are bought as part of a wider production line or teaching laboratory.

Where are industrial robots contracts advertised?

Stotles brings together industrial robots tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland. If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Industrial robots are usually bought as single-supplier supply and installation contracts, sometimes split into lots, by universities and colleges.

What do you need to bid for industrial robots contracts?

Industrial robots must meet machinery safety rules and the relevant robot safety standards, and installations need safeguarding assessed before use. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar installations at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.

Who buys industrial robots through public procurement?

Universities, colleges and research organisations are common buyers. They procure robots for teaching, laboratory automation and specialist research projects.

How do I find industrial robot contracts before they are formally tendered?

Read university and college equipment budgets, teaching laboratory plans, research facility programmes and early market engagement notices, which show work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.

What CPV codes cover industrial robots tenders?

Industrial robot notices carry 42997300 (Industrial robots).

Industrial Robots Tenders and Contracts

See open industrial robots tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

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Expired contract, expired 6 December 2022Published 21 December 2021
Glovebox for Automated Cell Instrumentation - AWARD
University of WarwickSupplier(s) MBraun UKLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Awarded 6 December 2021
£76,408
Closed tender, closed 12 January 2022Published 9 December 2021
The Supply and Delivery of a Large Industrial Robot
University of StrathclydeIndustrial machinery
£67,579
Awarded contractPublished 26 November 2021
ABB Robotics Double Single Arm 2 Lots
Louth and Meath Education and Training BoardSupplier(s) Robotics and drives servicesConstruction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)Awarded 26 November 2021
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2021Published 16 November 2021
PURCH2029 Provision Of A Robotic Arm
University of GlasgowLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
£50,000
Closed tender, closed 10 December 2021Published 12 November 2021
3139.534.YW.21 Automated Weld Inspection System
University of SheffieldWelding equipment
£150,000
Awarded contractPublished 5 November 2021
LEE835C - CMETB - Provision of Industrial Robot Training Cells Quantity * Two (2)
Education Procurement Service (EPS)Supplier(s) Dynamic Control Solutions LtdMobile platformsAwarded 5 November 2021
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 3 November 2021
Liquid Handlers for COVID Sequencing
NHS National Services ScotlandSupplier(s) Hamilton Sales and Service UKMedical equipmentsAwarded 15 September 2021
£435,900
Expired contract, expired 3 December 2021Published 21 October 2021
Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics
MH Development Engineering LtdSupplier(s) RARUK Automation LtdIndustrial robotsAwarded 21 October 2021
£66,836
Awarded contractPublished 20 October 2021
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System
University of StrathclydeSupplier(s) Accudyne Europe LtdIndustrial machineryAwarded 29 September 2021
£189,000
Closed tender, closed 11 November 2021Published 14 October 2021
Glovebox for Automated Cell Instrumentation
University of WarwickLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
£67,500
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Closed tender, closed 12 November 2021Published 13 October 2021
RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation
Satellite Applications Catapult LtdMiscellaneous special-purpose machinery
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 4 October 2021
Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System
University of StrathclydeSupplier(s) Accudyne Europe LtdMiscellaneous general and special-purpose machineryAwarded 13 September 2021
£189,000
Closed tender, closed 24 October 2021Published 24 September 2021
Robot Educational and Training Cells
Manorhamilton innovation and Development CLG: W8 Innovation CentreEducation and training services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 27 October 2021Published 22 September 2021
USBL System - ORE/21/074
Offshore Renewable Energy CatapultLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2023Published 20 September 2021
3000/515/JN/NAMRC/21 Supply of a Portable Milling Machine - AWARD
University of SheffieldSupplier(s) TATEM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LIMITEDSpecial-purpose machine toolsAwarded 16 August 2021
£69,021
Closed tender, closed 8 October 2021Published 17 September 2021
ABB Robotics Double Single Arm 2 Lots
Louth and Meath Education and Training BoardIndustrial machinery
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 23 September 2021Published 9 September 2021
Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics
MH Development Engineering LtdIndustrial robots
£47,500
Expired contract, expired 23 August 2023Published 6 September 2021
Tender for the Provision of a Robotic Arm for 3D Printing Concrete (ERDF FUNDED) - AWARD
Manchester Metropolitan UniversitySupplier(s) Vertico BVIndustrial robotsAwarded 27 August 2021
£46,064.6
Closed tender, closed 27 September 2021Published 27 August 2021
RFT for the supply of cameras, robotics and associated equipment to facilitate the broadcasting of public meetings of the Houses of the Oireachtas - including design, installation and support.
Houses of the Oireachtas ServiceBroadcast production equipment
€485,000
Closed tender, closed 27 September 2021Published 27 August 2021
RFT for the supply of cameras, robotics and associated equipment to facilitate the broadcasting of public meetings of the Houses of the Oireachtas - including design, installation and support.
Houses of the Oireachtas ServiceInstallation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
Value not stated

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about industrial robots, robotic arm, collaborative robot, robotic system, automation cell, robot cell, laboratory automation in the UK public sector.

What does industrial robots procurement cover?
Industrial robot procurement covers robot arms, robotic cells and collaborative robots, with installation, commissioning, training and maintenance. Some are bought as part of a wider production line or teaching laboratory.
Where are industrial robots contracts advertised?
Stotles brings together industrial robots tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Industrial robots are usually bought as single-supplier supply and installation contracts, sometimes split into lots, by universities and colleges.
What do you need to bid for industrial robots contracts?
Industrial robots must meet machinery safety rules and the relevant robot safety standards, and installations need safeguarding assessed before use. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar installations at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.
Who buys industrial robots through public procurement?
Universities, colleges and research organisations are common buyers. They procure robots for teaching, laboratory automation and specialist research projects.
How do I find industrial robot contracts before they are formally tendered?
Read university and college equipment budgets, teaching laboratory plans, research facility programmes and early market engagement notices, which show work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.
What CPV codes cover industrial robots tenders?
Industrial robot notices carry 42997300 (Industrial robots).

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Glovebox for Automated Cell Instrumentation - AWARD

The Supply and Delivery of a Large Industrial Robot

ABB Robotics Double Single Arm 2 Lots

PURCH2029 Provision Of A Robotic Arm

3139.534.YW.21 Automated Weld Inspection System

LEE835C - CMETB - Provision of Industrial Robot Training Cells Quantity * Two (2)

Liquid Handlers for COVID Sequencing

Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Glovebox for Automated Cell Instrumentation

RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of an Automated Fibre Placement System

Robot Educational and Training Cells

USBL System - ORE/21/074

3000/515/JN/NAMRC/21 Supply of a Portable Milling Machine - AWARD

ABB Robotics Double Single Arm 2 Lots

Statement of requirements for Collaborative Robotics

Tender for the Provision of a Robotic Arm for 3D Printing Concrete (ERDF FUNDED) - AWARD

RFT for the supply of cameras, robotics and associated equipment to facilitate the broadcasting of public meetings of the Houses of the Oireachtas - including design, installation and support.

RFT for the supply of cameras, robotics and associated equipment to facilitate the broadcasting of public meetings of the Houses of the Oireachtas - including design, installation and support.

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