Award

Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, UK, which has issued a contract for the purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. This initiative, categorised under the education sector, has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to PAL Robotics S.L. The procurement method applied is limited and took place without prior publication of a call for competition, as a comprehensive assessment indicated that PAL Robotics is the only provider capable of meeting the specific requirements. The contract was signed on 30 March 2021, with a total value of €328,740.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses, particularly those in the fields of robotics and advanced technology, who are equipped to deliver specialised robotic solutions. Suppliers with expertise in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research and the ability to provide compatible software alongside hardware would be particularly well-suited to participate. The exclusive nature of this contract demonstrates a high-value opportunity for companies that can meet the unique demands specified by the university.

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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-r6ebe6-0000638905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
30 Mar 20214 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402059
    Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410740
    Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment - 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.

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