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title: "NCA_Haptic Robot Manipulator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633211"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-10-16"
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# NCA_Haptic Robot Manipulator

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633211

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, recently completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a specialised haptic robot manipulator, titled "NCA_Haptic Robot Manipulator." This procurement initiative fell under the goods category and utilised an open procedure, with the purchase aimed at enhancing research capabilities in fields such as robotic assistance and haptic feedback. The contract was awarded to HAPTION, and the total value of the contract is €66,425, with the contract signed on 13th October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and technology. Companies that focus on innovative solutions in robotics or those that can provide unique technical expertise in haptic feedback systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders. The specialized nature of the product, which is not widely available from multiple suppliers, indicates a niche market that can foster growth for SMEs equipped to meet such demanding specifications.

## Notice

Virtuose 6D TAO robot providing 6 degrees of freedom haptic feedback in a large workspace typical of a robotic manipulator and it will be used in various research involving physical robotic assistance, haptic feedback, and master-slave tele-operation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: This is a specialized haptic robot that no other company can supply. The Virtuose 6D TAO robot provides 6 degrees of freedom haptic feedback in a large workspace typical of a robotic manipulator and it will be used in various research involving physical robotic assistance, haptic feedback, and master-slave tele-operation. Package includes license Virtuose API, Extended button box, Ethernet or Ethercat interface, Upgrade to 70N & peak 30N. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397238 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,425 |

## 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 | HAPTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397238

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397238
  NCA_Haptic Robot Manipulator - Virtuose 6D TAO robot providing 6 degrees of freedom haptic feedback in a large workspace typical of a robotic manipulator and it will be used in various research involving physical robotic assistance, haptic feedback, and master-slave tele-operation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633211

## Provenance

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