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Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

Heriot-Watt University

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06 Sep 2022 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Phenotyping Robot. This contract was awarded to the Small Robot Company under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at 147,193 GBP, was signed on 6th September 2022. The Phenotyping Robot is a specialist piece of robotic equipment intended for research purposes at The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute in Edinburgh.

This tender for the Phenotyping Robot presents an opportunity for SMEs in the robotics or agricultural technology sector. Given the unique technical requirements and absence of competition in the market for such specialized equipment, businesses with expertise in supplying advanced robotics solutions tailored for agricultural research are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to support research activities at the National Robotarium and presents a niche opportunity for companies with a focus on cutting-edge technology for agricultural applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

Notice Description

Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

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 Phenotyping Robot with drop down RGB cameras (supplied by Small Robot Company) enables planned scouting across crops, the potential to understand plant development and magnitude in more detail, Gather complete dataset of high resolution images from entire growing seasons, Analyse images using AI system resulting in detailed data. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute.

Procurement Information

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 Phenotyping Robot with drop down RGB cameras (supplied by Small Robot Company) enables planned scouting across crops, the potential to understand plant development and magnitude in more detail, Gather complete dataset of high resolution images from entire growing seasons, Analyse images using AI system resulting in detailed data. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000705846
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458253
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
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
£147,193 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20223 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

Small Robot Company

Further Information

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