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title: "NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633228"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-10-14"
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# NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633228

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed concerns an award by Heriot-Watt University for the supply of a specialised Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator, occurring in the goods sector under the education category. The contract, signed on 13th October 2020, has a value of £61,204 and is linked to the university's research initiatives. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract award was made based on the absence of competition due to the unique technical requirements of the equipment, which restricts available suppliers. The delivery address is located at the university's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in advanced robotics and underwater technology. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high-technical equipment geared towards academic and research applications would find this contract particularly fitting. As it was awarded to Blueprint Lab, interested suppliers should be aware of the specialised nature of such procurements and focus on developing unique products that fulfil complex project specifications to enhance their competitiveness in similar future contracts.

## Notice

Underwater Eobotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) consisting of: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug,In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor.

### 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 specialist piece of robotic equipment and no other supplier is available on the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Underwater robotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) includes: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug, In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor. 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=OCT397069 |
| 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 | 14 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 | £61,204 |

## 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 | BLUEPRINT LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397069

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397069
  NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator - Underwater Eobotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) consisting of: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug,In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633228

## Provenance

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