---
title: "National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634819"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-10-30"
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# National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634819

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Heriot-Watt University, involves a tender titled "National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings" aimed at supplying, delivering, and installing furnishings for the newly constructed National Robotarium at their Edinburgh campus. Classified under the education industry, this open procurement process was completed on 28 October 2020, with the award having been granted to Azzurro Ltd. The total estimated contract value ranged between £227,707.95 and £246,330.39, and four bids were received in total, indicating a competitive tendering environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the goods supply and installation sector, particularly those specialising in furnishings for educational or technological facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative solutions in the furnishings sector would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially given that this project is part of a larger initiative funded by the UK and Scottish Governments to bolster the robotics and autonomous systems industry. The potential for collaboration with other suppliers or contractors involved in the National Robotarium project may further enhance business growth prospects.

## Notice

National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install furnishings for the new build National Robotarium located on its Edinburgh Campus. As part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, Heriot Watt University has received funding from the UK and Scottish Governments to open the UK's first 'National Robotarium'. The University will construct a state-of-the-art building to house innovation and advancements in the Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) industry. Therefore, the University requires to appoint a main contractor in order to realise the construction of the Robotarium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398283 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | 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 | AZZURRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39200000 - Furnishing

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398283

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398283
  National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings - National Robotarium - Loose Furnishings

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.azzurro-ltd.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634819

## Provenance

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