---
title: "Shadow Dexterous Hand System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601854"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601854.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-02-18"
---

# Shadow Dexterous Hand System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601854

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for the Shadow Dexterous Hand System, which falls under the goods category and is classified within the education industry. This procurement was executed using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £60,426. The contract was signed on 10 September 2019, and all related activities took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process involved a single bid submission for this specific tender, identified as NCA20895.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the robotics and educational sectors, particularly for those involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced robotic components. Suppliers who specialise in dexterous robotic systems or related technologies would find this procurement relevant, especially those able to meet the compatibility requirements with UR robot arms. With the potential for future projects in similar areas, companies positioned in high-tech solutions and research assistance are encouraged to explore further engagement with the University of Edinburgh and its ongoing technological advancements.

## Notice

Shadow Dexterous Hand System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The described robot hand is one of the two commercially available products meeting payload, dexterous and anthropomorphic parameters for the intended research. The Shadow hand meets compatibility of mounting onto existing installed UR robot arm, with hardware and software interfaces provided by the supplier. We are also purchasing one of the other commercially available dexterous grippers so that we can compare performance of the two.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380986 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,426 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHADOW ROBOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380986

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380986
  Shadow Dexterous Hand System - Shadow Dexterous Hand System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601854

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