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Purchase of Spot Robot

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2023 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Spot Robot was completed by Heriot-Watt University, a public body in the UK. The procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The location for delivery is at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh. The procurement stage was a limited process conducted through an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Boston Dynamics with a value of 222,168.75 USD, signed on 7th July 2023.

This tender for the Spot Robot presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialist robotic equipment. Given the high technical and commercial criteria, businesses with a focus on research and development in the laboratory equipment industry would be suited to compete. Heriot-Watt University's procurement process emphasised the need for a unique piece of equipment, which can open doors for suppliers with innovative solutions looking to partner with prestigious research institutions.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Spot Robot

Notice Description

Purchase of Spot Robot

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of robotic equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the National Robotarium.

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of robotic equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019389-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£222,168 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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

BOSTON DYNAMICS

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