Award

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University has contracted with Engineered Arts Ltd for the supply & delivery of the robot. The contract is now active with a value of £233,150 and was signed on 6th November 2023 at Moyen House, Research Park North, Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot creates opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, specifically those specialising in robotic technologies for research purposes. SMEs with expertise in providing advanced robotic solutions for educational and research purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University intended to acquire goods primarily for research purposes, focusing on enhancing human-robotic interaction research work in fields like education and arts, indicating a niche for high-quality, innovative suppliers.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

Notice Description

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Robotarium intends to contract with Engineered Arts Limited for the supply & delivery of an Ameca Humanoid Robot. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research.

Procurement Information

A Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) was issued on the 6th November 2023 to indicate that the National Robotarium intends to contract with Enginnered Arts Limited for an Ameca Humanoid Robot. A scoping exercise was conducted by research team within the National Robotarium with findings drawn that the Ameca Humanoid Robot from Engineered Arts Limited meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be conducted. The Ameca Humanoid Robot will provide a huge benefit to Human robotic interaction research work particularly in the fields of Education, arts and humanities and overall Human robotic interaction. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of robot in terms of capability, design and funtionality in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the National Robotarium.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492916
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 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 1314513704

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

ENGINEERED ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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