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NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

14 Oct 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed concerns an award by Heriot-Watt University for the supply of a specialised Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator, occurring in the goods sector under the education category. The contract, signed on 13th October 2020, has a value of £61,204 and is linked to the university's research initiatives. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract award was made based on the absence of competition due to the unique technical requirements of the equipment, which restricts available suppliers. The delivery address is located at the university's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in advanced robotics and underwater technology. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high-technical equipment geared towards academic and research applications would find this contract particularly fitting. As it was awarded to Blueprint Lab, interested suppliers should be aware of the specialised nature of such procurements and focus on developing unique products that fulfil complex project specifications to enhance their competitiveness in similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator

Notice Description

Underwater Eobotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) consisting of: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug,In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor.

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 equipment and no other supplier is available on the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Underwater robotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) includes: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug, In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633228
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397069
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
£61,204 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BLUEPRINT LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397069
    NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator - Underwater Eobotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) consisting of: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug,In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor.

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