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Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform. The University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, aimed to acquire this specialist robotic equipment for research purposes. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The sole supplier, ANYbotics AG, provided the equipment that has unique features applicable to key sectors like offshore asset maintenance and inspection, defence, and agriculture.

This tender opportunity to supply the Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform can be beneficial for small and medium enterprises with expertise in robotics and technology innovation. The University's focus on cutting-edge research in areas such as Offshore asset maintenance, defence, and agriculture makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in these fields. The contract signing took place on August 30, 2023, with a contract value of 185,800.00 CHF.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform

Notice Description

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.

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 Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform (ANYmal gen D) is supplied by supplier ANYbotics and currently has no comparators in the market at present. The robot is the only on system that is ATEX certified with capabilities particularly related to key sectors that the National Robotarium is focused on developing - Offshore asset maintenance and inspection, defence and agriculture. 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-r6ebe6-0000743208
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487150
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£185,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513710

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

ANYBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487150
    Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform - 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.

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