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title: "Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638905

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Edinburgh, UK, which has issued a contract for the purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. This initiative, categorised under the education sector, has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to PAL Robotics S.L. The procurement method applied is limited and took place without prior publication of a call for competition, as a comprehensive assessment indicated that PAL Robotics is the only provider capable of meeting the specific requirements. The contract was signed on 30 March 2021, with a total value of €328,740.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses, particularly those in the fields of robotics and advanced technology, who are equipped to deliver specialised robotic solutions. Suppliers with expertise in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) research and the ability to provide compatible software alongside hardware would be particularly well-suited to participate. The exclusive nature of this contract demonstrates a high-value opportunity for companies that can meet the unique demands specified by the university.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the provision of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. These peices of robotic equipment have very significant budgetary and time restraints which only one identified provider can provide.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the supply and delivery of 2no. TIAGo++ and ARI robots. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with HRI research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

A scoping exercise was conducted by end user within the University's School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences with findings drawn that only TIAGo++ and ARI robots from PAL Robotics can meet all of the specification of requirements to enable HRI research to be conducted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410740 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £328,740 |

## 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 | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AS |
| 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 | PAL ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410740
- 11 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402059

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402059
  Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the provision of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. These peices of robotic equipment have very significant budgetary and time restraints which only one identified provider can provide.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410740
  Purchase of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT). This notice is to indicate that the Heriot-Watt University intends to contract with PAL Robotics S.L. for the provision of TIAGo++ and ARI robotic equipment. These peices of robotic equipment have very significant budgetary and time restraints which only one identified provider can provide.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638905

## Provenance

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