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title: "Legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029312"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-04-06"
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# Legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029312

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is in the process of awarding a contract for a legged mobile robot capable of navigating stairs and complex terrains. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on industrial robots and is classified under CPV code 42997300. The contract was signed on 29th March 2021, with a total estimated value of £100,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, specifically under regulation 33.1.b.ii, and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of advanced robotics technology, especially those specialising in industrial robotics or innovative mobility solutions. Companies with expertise in legged robotic systems that demonstrate unique capabilities, such as navigating dynamic environments, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The presence of patents related to the required functionalities indicates a specific market niche that innovators and manufacturers in robotics can exploit for growth.

## Notice

The University intends to award a contract under the negotiated procedure without prior publication under the provisions of regulation 33.1.b.ii of the prevailing legislation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award a contract under the negotiated procedure without prior publication under the provisions of regulation 33.1.b.ii of the prevailing legislation.

### Procurement Information

The equipment to be procured must be a legged mobile robot, capable of navigating stairs ways and oddly arranged terrain, facilitating safe traversal. The identified system is evidenced to have a unique capability, as evidenced by the following patents: US9259838 - Systems and Methods for Ground Plane Estimation, US9804600 - Systems and Methods for Ground Plane Estimation, US9499219 - Touch-down Sensing for Robotic Devices, US9908240 - Ground Plane Compensation and US10528051 - Auto-height swing adjustment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006996-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOSTON DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006996-2021
- 15 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002987-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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