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title: "Purchase of Manipulation Platform"
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# Purchase of Manipulation Platform

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043ba9

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## Summary

The National Robotarium, represented by Heriot-Watt University, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Manipulation Platform in the goods category. The tender, titled "Purchase of Manipulation Platform," was awarded to Boardwalk Robotics following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to USD 256,375, with the contract signed on 20th February 2024. The Manipulation Platform is intended for research purposes and includes specialised robotic equipment not readily available in the market, highlighting the unique nature of this opportunity within the industrial robots sector.

This procurement opportunity, led by Heriot-Watt University, offers a platform for business growth, particularly for suppliers of advanced robotic equipment like Boardwalk Robotics. The contract focuses on acquiring goods for research purposes at The National Robotarium, creating a niche market opportunity for suppliers with expertise in manufacturing and supplying industrial robots. Businesses with capabilities in providing advanced robotic solutions and equipment tailored for research institutions will find this tender suited for competitive engagement and potential business expansion within the robotics industry.

## Notice

Purchase of Manipulation Platform for research purposes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist piece of robotic equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Alex Manipulation Platform (supplied by Boardwalk Robotics) includes two 7 degree-of-freedom arms, a 3 degree-of-freedom spine, a 2 degree-of-freedom head, an onboard computer and switch, perception sensors in the head and chest, table-mounted stand, two Sake EZ Grippers, NUC configured with an automated logger to capture control data for troubleshooting and algorithm design and installation & configuration. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 758725 on the 21 February 2024. This is a contract award notice indicating that The National Robotarium is now in contract with Boardwalk Robotics for a Alex Manipulation Platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006768-2024 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,375 |

## 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 | BOARDWALK ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006768-2024
- 21 Feb 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005610-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758725
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

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