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title: "Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a105"
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# Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a105

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Heriot-Watt University involves the purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment, classified under the industrial robots category. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract intended for a single supplier, PAL Robotics S.L. The contract is valued at €328,740 and was officially signed on 30 March 2021. The delivery location is specified as Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom. This procurement follows a limited method, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements identified by the university's School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in advanced robotics and automation technologies. Companies that contribute to the supply, development, or maintenance of robotic systems, especially those focusing on human-robot interaction (HRI) research, may find this contract particularly relevant. The unique specifications and budgetary constraints suggest that businesses with a proven track record and expertise in delivering high-quality robotic equipment would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities in the burgeoning field of robotics within educational institutions.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the provision of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. These peices of robotic equipment have very significant budgetary and time restraints which only one identified provider can provide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the supply and delivery of 2no. TIAGo++ and ARI robots. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with HRI research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by end user within the University's School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences with findings drawn that only TIAGo++ and ARI robots from PAL Robotics can meet all of the specification of requirements to enable HRI research to be conducted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006548-2021 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 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 | £328,740 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAL ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006548-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:609026-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

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