Award

Purchase of Spot Robot

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Spot Robot. This specialist robotic equipment was procured through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to acquire goods for research at the National Robotarium. The contract was awarded to supplier Boston Dynamics, with a contract value of $222,168.75 USD. The specific details and justification for this procurement method are available on the Heriot-Watt University website.

This tender for the purchase of a Spot Robot by Heriot-Watt University offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of cutting-edge technologies in the robotics industry. Businesses specializing in advanced robotic equipment, particularly those with a focus on research and development applications, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was geared towards a niche market with a specific focus on technological innovation, providing an opportunity for suppliers to contribute to leading-edge research at the National Robotarium.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Spot Robot

Notice Description

Purchase of Spot Robot

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 National Robotarium.

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 robot (Spot) is the latest version supplied by supplier Boston Dynamics and currently has no comparators in the market at present . This purchase provides the National Robotarium an opportunity to be at the leading edge of technology adoption. The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000738018
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483191
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
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
£222,168 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20232 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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