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NCA_Single Sided Fibre Alignment System

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University as the buying organisation, which sought to procure a 'NCA_Single Sided Fibre Alignment System' for use in their research activities. The procurement categorised under goods is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 13 October 2020. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, allowing for transparency and competitive bidding. The delivery location for the procured goods is also at Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological equipment, particularly those offering specialist robotic systems. With only one bid submitted by PI UK, this suggests a niche market with limited suppliers capable of providing such specific equipment. Businesses engaged in high-precision engineering, robotics, or related fields may find substantial growth potential in future similar contracts, particularly within the education and research sectors.

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Notice Title

NCA_Single Sided Fibre Alignment System

Notice Description

9-axis F-712.HU1 single-sided fibre alignment system with a 6-axis rough positioning (with a minimum incremental motion of 0.1 um) and fine positioning (with a travel range of 100 um with a repeatability of 2nm), and a H-811.F2 Hexapod microrobot (with a repeatability of +-0.15um in X-Y, 0.06 um in Z, +-2urad in thX, thY and +-3urad in thZ)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialist piece of robotic system equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of system equipment in the form factor required. The system provides flexibility in reconfiguring the system for precision 3D assembly and fibre alignment for a variety of products. The system is composed of a 9-axis F-712.HU1 single-sided fibre alignment system with a 6-axis rough positioning (with a minimum incremental motion of 0.1 um) and fine positioning (with a travel range of 100 um with a repeatability of 2nm), and a H-811.F2 Hexapod microrobot (with a repeatability of +-0.15um in X-Y, 0.06 um in Z, +-2urad in thX, thY and +-3urad in thZ). It is suitable for precision manipulation and assembly as well as fibre alignment. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633219
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£138,336 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514443

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

PI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397009
    NCA_Single Sided Fibre Alignment System - 9-axis F-712.HU1 single-sided fibre alignment system with a 6-axis rough positioning (with a minimum incremental motion of 0.1 um) and fine positioning (with a travel range of 100 um with a repeatability of 2nm), and a H-811.F2 Hexapod microrobot (with a repeatability of +-0.15um in X-Y, 0.06 um in Z, +-2urad in thX, thY and +-3urad in thZ)

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