---
title: "Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0415f6"
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published: "2023-11-17"
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# Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0415f6

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) under a limited procurement method. The contract worth 233,150 GBP was awarded to Engineered Arts Ltd. The procurement falls under the category of Industrial machinery. The National Robotarium, located in Edinburgh, was the buying organisation. The procurement process was initiated on 6th November 2023, and the contract was signed on the same day.

This tender for the Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the industrial machinery sector who specialise in robotic technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in advanced robotics and research-oriented goods may find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. The contract with Heriot-Watt University offers a chance for suppliers to engage in innovative research collaborations and contribute to advancements in human-robot interaction studies.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034059-2023 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £233,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | ENGINEERED ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034059-2023
- 6 Nov 2023 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032733-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

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