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NCA_Spot Robot

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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12 Jan 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Spot Robot, which includes various components such as batteries and a tablet controller. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Education, was conducted using an open procedure. This contract was awarded on 12th January 2021, with a total value of USD 82,170. The acquisition is directly linked to research projects undertaken by the university, necessitating this specialist robotic equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of advanced technological equipment and specialized robotics. Firms like Boston Dynamics, which have the capacity to provide unique products that meet specific technical requirements, are ideal candidates for participation. As the procurement was justified on the basis of the uniqueness of the equipment, it indicates a niche market, thus allowing competitors to potentially dominate this area by showcasing their innovative solutions tailored for academic and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA_Spot Robot

Notice Description

Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: - Base platform: Spot with the current software release - Spot battery (qty 2) - Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables - JXD tablet controller with current software release - Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet

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 there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The robot (Spot) has been mandated for use by our industrial sponsors on three existing projects (ORCA Stream A and B, iUK in Construction). 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-r6ebe6-0000640867
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403855
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
£82,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20215 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
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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