Establishing a Cutting-Edge AI and Robotics Centre of Excellence at OUTR Bhubaneswar

Work Description - Selection Of Technology Partner To Setup A Centre Of Excellence On Ai And Robotics For Skill&amp#x0d Development, Research And Consultancy At Outr Bhubaneswar.

The Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), a State Government and UT institution, invites sealed open tenders from qualified and experienced Technology Partners for the establishment of a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics. This significant turn-key project, identified by Tender Reference Number OUTR/COE/AIR/2026-27/06, aims to significantly enhance Skill Development, Research capabilities, and Consultancy services at OUTR Bhubaneswar. The tender falls under the 'Goods' category, though its scope encompasses a comprehensive solution for setting up the centre. Interested bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,000,000 and a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹2,000, both payable to OUTR at Bhubaneswar. The bidding process involves two covers, namely Technical and Financial. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 06-Jul-2026 at 11:30 AM at the Conference Room, OUTR, Bhubaneswar, providing an opportunity for prospective bidders to seek clarifications. Bids submitted for this project will remain valid for a period of 180 days. Critical dates for this tender process are as follows: The tender was officially e-Published on 30-Jun-2026 at 06:00 PM. Document downloads will commence from 01-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM and will be available until 06-Aug-2026 at 06:00 PM. The clarification period begins on 02-Jul-2026 at 09:00 AM and concludes on 05-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM. Bid submission will open on 05-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM, with the final deadline for bid submission being 06-Aug-2026 at 06:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is set for 07-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. For further details, comprehensive tender documents, and submission guidelines, applicants are advised to refer to the official tender notification. The Tender Inviting Authority for this procurement is the Registrar, Odisha University of Technology and Research, located at Techno campus, Mahalaxmi Vihar, Bhubaneswar, PIN- 751 029.