Award

Legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Apr 2021 at 12:32

Award

15 Feb 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the process of awarding a contract for a legged mobile robot capable of navigating stairs and complex terrains. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on industrial robots and is classified under CPV code 42997300. The contract was signed on 29th March 2021, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, specifically under regulation 33.1.b.ii, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of advanced robotics technology, especially those specialising in industrial robotics or innovative mobility solutions. Companies with expertise in legged robotic systems that demonstrate unique capabilities, such as navigating dynamic environments, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The presence of patents related to the required functionalities indicates a specific market niche that innovators and manufacturers in robotics can exploit for growth.

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Notice Title

Legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal

Notice Description

The University intends to award a contract under the negotiated procedure without prior publication under the provisions of regulation 33.1.b.ii of the prevailing legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award a contract under the negotiated procedure without prior publication under the provisions of regulation 33.1.b.ii of the prevailing legislation.

Procurement Information

The equipment to be procured must be a legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal. The identified system is evidenced to have a unique capability, as evidenced by the following patents: US9259838 - Systems and Methods for Ground Plane Estimation, US9804600 - Systems and Methods for Ground Plane Estimation, US9499219 - Touch-down Sensing for Robotic Devices, US9908240 - Ground Plane Compensation and US10528051 - Auto-height swing adjustment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006996-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON DYNAMICS

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