# Alberta Purchasing #2026RFP0066

University of Calgary RFP for Ruggedized Humanoid and Quadruped Robots

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026RFP0066
**NAICS:** 333998

The University of Calgary is seeking proposals for two ruggedized robotic research systems.
- **Buyer:** University of Calgary.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No robot manufacturers, OEMs, or product vendors are identified in the available notice. Merx is named as the proposal and question submission platform.
- **Lot 1:** Customized, full-size ruggedized humanoid robotic research platform with at least 43 degrees of freedom; quantity and part number are not specified.
- **Lot 2:** Ruggedized, IP67-compliant wheeled quadruped robot equipped with a robotics arm; quantity and part number are not specified.
- **Notable requirements:** The humanoid must provide a minimum of 43 degrees of freedom. The quadruped must be wheeled, IP67-compliant, and equipped with a robotics arm.
- **Delivery:** A delivery period is specified for early 2027; no ongoing subscription or option years are identified.

### Description

The University of Calgary is requesting proposals for multi-legged ruggedized robotic systems. Lot 1 is a customized, full-size ruggedized humanoid robotic research platform with a minimum of 43 degrees of freedom. Lot 2 is an IP67-compliant ruggedized wheeled quadruped robot with a robotics arm. The delivery period is January 11 through March 31, 2027, and proposals and questions must be submitted through Merx.

[View original listing](https://purchasing.alberta.ca/posting/AB-2026-07538)