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title: "Architectural Services - National Robotarium"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562793"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-02-05"
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# Architectural Services - National Robotarium

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562793

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Heriot Watt University, involves acquiring Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This open tender is in the Award stage, having been completed on 29 January 2019. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with an initial tender period that closed on 3 December 2018. The total value of the contract is £800,000, under the industry category of services, specifically in education and research relating to robotics and autonomous systems.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the architectural and engineering sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in innovative design and sustainable building practices. Businesses with experience in educational facility projects or those that can demonstrate compliance with modern regulations, such as the Modern Slavery Act, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms focusing on community benefits, such as expanding training and apprenticeship opportunities, may find this an advantageous prospect to showcase their commitment to social value in their bids.

## Notice

The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems. Through the City Deal, the University aims to build upon this partnership and create the UK's National Robotarium, with the objective of building a world leading centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) within this City Region.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344324 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | MICHAEL LAIRD ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344324
- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336366
- 1 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335977

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335977
  Architectural Services - National Robotarium - The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344324
  Architectural Services - National Robotarium - The University is seeking Architectural Services for the UK's National Robotarium, which will be the UK's leading innovation hub for the practical application of robotics and autonomous systems.

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- http://hw.ac.uk
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## Provenance

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