Opportunity
CanadaBuys #2026071
Turnkey Laboratory Platform for Autonomous Drones and Mobile Cars – University of Guelph RFP
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
2026071
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541512
The University of Guelph is seeking a comprehensive laboratory platform to advance education and research in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics. - Government Buyer: - University of Guelph, Department of Interdisciplinary Engineering, Mechatronics Program - Procurement managed by Purchasing Services office - Products/Services Requested: - Small-scale autonomous (self-driving) cars for laboratory use - Autonomous drones for research and teaching - Computing equipment to support vehicle and drone operations - Safe indoor testing environment with maps and traffic elements - User-friendly programming and simulation software for autonomous systems - Interactive outreach component for demonstrations - Delivery, setup, and operational readiness of the entire system - Ongoing support services for the laboratory platform - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Complete, ready-to-use laboratory solution - System must be suitable for multidisciplinary teaching, research, and outreach - Vendor responsible for full delivery, installation, and support - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers specified - Proposals must be submitted electronically in English - Procurement subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Description
The University of Guelph's Mechatronics Program is establishing a multidisciplinary teaching and research laboratory focused on autonomous systems, AI, and robotics. The lab will support education, applied research, and industry collaboration involving self-driving vehicles, sensor fusion, and intelligent control systems. The selected vendor will provide a complete laboratory solution including small-scale autonomous cars and drones, computing equipment, a safe indoor testing environment, user-friendly software for programming and simulation, and an interactive component for outreach. The vendor is responsible for delivery, setup, operational readiness, and support. Proposals must be submitted electronically in English through the specified portal.