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Purchase of Quadruped Robot with Robotic Arm

Heriot-Watt University

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27 Apr 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, which is seeking to purchase a Quadruped Robot with an integrated Robotic Arm. This contract falls under the education sector and is considered complete as of 27 April 2022. The procurement was categorised as a limited procedure, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, due to the specialist nature of the equipment. The total value of the contract is £73,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and technological innovation, particularly those with unique products that meet specified technical requirements. Companies that manufacture or distribute specialised robotic equipment may find this contract beneficial, especially those operating in niche markets where competition is minimal due to specific technical demands. Businesses that can demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to deliver high-quality goods to support research initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Quadruped Robot with Robotic Arm

Notice Description

Purchase of Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic 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 Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic Arm (supplied by Unitree) offers high torque, low level control access and high payload system (>30kg) The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

Procurement Information

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 Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic Arm (supplied by Unitree) offers high torque, low level control access and high payload system (>30kg) 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-r6ebe6-0000691447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447165
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

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
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20224 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
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

HangZhou YuShu TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Further Information

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