Award

Spot Robot Package

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

21 Feb 2023 at 14:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for a Spot Robot package for use in research. The contract, valued at £126,000 GBP, was awarded to BOSTON DYNAMICS, INC. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 20th February 2023 to 31st March 2023. The procurement stage was marked as complete, with the tender period ending on 14th February 2023. The contract is classified under Industrial robots, falling within the goods category. The contracting authority is the University of Lincoln located in LINCOLN, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for suppliers of industrial robots or technology equipment. Businesses suited to compete are those capable of providing advanced technology solutions. The contract could be of interest to large-scale suppliers with expertise in supplying specialised research equipment. With the contract already awarded, prospective suppliers can explore collaboration opportunities with the University of Lincoln for future projects in the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spot Robot Package

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for a Spot Robot package for use in research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d23f9060-2ce3-49b1-a13f-648e770801ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60393b5d-94a4-45e2-8bd4-d7aac2179765
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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