Award

Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

30 Mar 2021 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Heriot-Watt University involves the purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment, classified under the industrial robots category. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract intended for a single supplier, PAL Robotics S.L. The contract is valued at €328,740 and was officially signed on 30 March 2021. The delivery location is specified as Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom. This procurement follows a limited method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements identified by the university's School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in advanced robotics and automation technologies. Companies that contribute to the supply, development, or maintenance of robotic systems, especially those focusing on human-robot interaction (HRI) research, may find this contract particularly relevant. The unique specifications and budgetary constraints suggest that businesses with a proven track record and expertise in delivering high-quality robotic equipment would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities in the burgeoning field of robotics within educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the provision of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. These peices of robotic equipment have very significant budgetary and time restraints which only one identified provider can provide.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the supply and delivery of 2no. TIAGo++ and ARI robots. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with HRI research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by end user within the University's School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences with findings drawn that only TIAGo++ and ARI robots from PAL Robotics can meet all of the specification of requirements to enable HRI research to be conducted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006548-2021
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
£328,740 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513710

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAL ROBOTICS

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