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NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, which is seeking to acquire a specialist Spot Robot equipped with a robotic arm for research purposes. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2021 under an open procedure, and it has a total value of USD 140,745. The purchasing process falls within the goods category and is classified under the education industry. Only one bid was received, which represents both a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) as well as a foreign supplier from outside the EU.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotic technologies, particularly those able to meet specific technical requirements. Companies with expertise in specialised robotics and related services could find this procurement beneficial, potentially leading to further collaborations with educational institutions like Heriot-Watt University. The contract could foster business growth through innovation and the advancement of research capabilities, making it an attractive prospect for businesses in the technology and education sectors.

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Notice Title

NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm

Notice Description

Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: -Base platform: Spot with the current software release, Spot Explorer battery, Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables, JXD tablet controller with current software release, Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet, Storage and transportation case for Spot and accessories, Spot Core, Spot Arm

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 principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420674
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
£140,745 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420674
    NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm - Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: -Base platform: Spot with the current software release, Spot Explorer battery, Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables, JXD tablet controller with current software release, Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet, Storage and transportation case for Spot and accessories, Spot Core, Spot Arm

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