Alberta Purchasing #2026-0182

University of Alberta procurement of six Franka Research Robot FR3 units

The University of Alberta is seeking six Franka Emika research robots for engineering education and research. - Government buyer: University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department. - OEM: Franka Emika — manufacturer of the requested Franka Research Robot FR3. - Proposed supplier: Rockwell Automation Canada (Clearoath). - Product requested: Six Franka Research Robot FR3 units; no part number is provided. - Notable requirement: The notice proposes a direct award, stating that the robot’s arm torque, payload capacity, and software support for curriculum-critical software make it the only viable option.

Description

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department is purchasing six Franka Research Robots FR3 from Rockwell Automation Canada (Clearoath). The notice states that the robots’ combination of arm torque, payload capacity, and software support with curriculum-critical software makes them the only viable option. The procurement is identified as a direct award, with a trade agreement exception code of TAEX-07.

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