Award

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2023 at 10:58

Award

06 Nov 2023 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) under a limited procurement method. The contract worth 233,150 GBP was awarded to Engineered Arts Ltd. The procurement falls under the category of Industrial machinery. The National Robotarium, located in Edinburgh, was the buying organisation. The procurement process was initiated on 6th November 2023, and the contract was signed on the same day.

This tender for the Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the industrial machinery sector who specialise in robotic technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in advanced robotics and research-oriented goods may find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. The contract with Heriot-Watt University offers a chance for suppliers to engage in innovative research collaborations and contribute to advancements in human-robot interaction studies.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

Notice Description

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Robotarium intends to contract with Engineered Arts Limited for the supply & delivery of an Ameca Humanoid Robot. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research.

Procurement Information

A Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) was issued on the 6th November 2023 to indicate that the National Robotarium intends to contract with Enginnered Arts Limited for an Ameca Humanoid Robot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0415f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034059-2023
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 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
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

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

ENGINEERED ARTS

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