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Purchase of MiR250 Base Robot

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a MiR250 Base Robot. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The robot, with specifications including a load weight of up to 250kg and an autonomous charging station, was acquired to support research at the National Robotarium. The contract, valued at £110,369.00 GBP, was signed on 12th February 2024.

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Notice Title

Purchase of MiR250 Base Robot

Notice Description

Purchase of MiR250 Base Robot

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of robotic equipment supplied by RAR UK Automation and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The purchase price also includes trainig, software and delivery. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the National Robotarium.

Procurement Information

This notice is to indicate that the University intends to contract with RAR UK Automation for the purchase of a MiR250 Base Robot including training, software and delivery. This is a peice of robotic research equipment and RAR UK Automation are the sole provider for this type of robot quipment in the UK market and can also supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The MiR250 Base Robot includes: Footprint of 580 x 800 mm, Height of only 30 centimetres, Load weight of up to 250kg, Operating time of 10 hours, Maximum speed of 2.0m/s, Autonomous Charging station, Plug in charger to recover flat battery, Software, Maintenance Service, Training and delivery. 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-r6ebe6-0000757988
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498565
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,369 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20242 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

RARUK AUTOMATION

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