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University of Calgary - Advanced Contract Award Notice / Notice of Proposed Procurement - Customized Full-Size Robotic System

University of Calgary

Published: Sep 21, 2026

Updated: Sep 22, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, Research and architecture and engineering sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The University of Calgary, intends to procure a customized full-size humanoid robotic research platform to support advanced research and training in embodied artificial intelligence, agentic autonomy, whole-body locomotion and manipulation, autonomous decision-making, perception in hazardous and confined environments, and integration with existing robotic systems and infrastructure. The platform will be used to conduct research into autonomous robotic systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, planning, and executing complex physical tasks within dynamic and hazardous environments, including urban search and rescue scenarios. The acquisition is intended to extend existing University research capabilities by providing a hardware and software customizable robotic platform that supports advanced software development, simulation, and integration with specialized laboratory equipment and previously developed research assets. The University seeks a solution that enables direct research access to robot perception, cognition, planning, control, and whole-body motion systems through a supported development environment, while maintaining compatibility with existing laboratory software, hardware, simulation tools, and research workflows. The University believes that LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd. is the only supplier currently identified as capable of meeting the complete combination of mandatory requirements outlined below. Suppliers who believe they can provide an equivalent solution meeting all mandatory requirements are invited to submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating compliance with each requirement. Commodity Categories: Robot machines, Robotics, Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment Delivery Region: Alberta, Calgary

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Calgary

University of Calgary has issued 117 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Health & Medical, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Calgary in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.