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title: "RFP-FY-23-31 Device for the Haptic Control of Robots"
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# RFP-FY-23-31 Device for the Haptic Control of Robots

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-416ecdb3-118a-4997-b7e0-1c95b469a8f1

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult has awarded a contract for the procurement of a haptic device for the IOSM Robotics Facility. The contract, with an award value of £69,818 GBP, was awarded to Haption Sa. The tender was classified under industrial robots with additional classifications for industry-specific and industrial control software packages. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on January 13, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from January 23 to March 24, 2023, with delivery addresses in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for the haptic device presents an opportunity for businesses involved in industrial robotics, industry-specific software, and industrial control software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract, focusing on cutting-edge robotic technology and simulation capabilities, demonstrates the potential for innovation and growth within the robotics industry. Businesses with expertise in haptic technology, software development, and precision engineering could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to advancements in space operations and robotic control systems.

## Notice

The IOSM Robotics Facility at the Westcott Venture Park offers capabilities that allow companies and institutes the ability to perform representative IOSM operations. Primarily utilising a pair of robotic arms mounted on low friction rails simulating low gravity environments for spacecraft, the facilities will allow the Catapult to test and validate capability for both those who may operate in orbit and those who will control spacecraft performing IOSM functions. Supporting the facility is a secondary robotic laboratory for development and testing of concepts and a virtual engineering environment consisting of simulation and digital twin software, virtual reality headsets and ancillary equipment. Scope The haptic device is expected to offer the following features: - 6 degrees of freedom (3x translational, 3x rotational); all to be active - 1 active gripping degree of freedom (to enable gripping mechanisms directly from the haptic device) - Resolutions to be: - translation < 0.01 mm - rotation 0.09 deg - grasping 0.006 m - Payload forces to be a minimum of: - translation 10 N - Interface: manufacturers standard but expected to be compatible with Universal Robot e-series, Polyscope 5.9 and above - Power supply: 240V AC 50Hz - Software: to be compatible with Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu Linux, Python, MatLab Simulink & ROS - Device should be free standing without the need for additional support (if this is not the case, the supplier must state this and include for a support stand) The supplier is expected to include in their offer: - Haptic device - Support stand (if required) - Necessary cabling to connect power and the haptic device to a host PC/device - Delivery to the address shown - All software (and associated APIs) to include perpetual licensing consideration - User documentation - Warranty for 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ec72ca-ce36-4f68-b64d-c5c29f8dd995 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 24 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,818 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAPTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48150000 - Industrial control software package

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ec72ca-ce36-4f68-b64d-c5c29f8dd995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ec72ca-ce36-4f68-b64d-c5c29f8dd995
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR166292
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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