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title: "NCA_Spot Robot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# NCA_Spot Robot

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640867

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Spot Robot, which includes various components such as batteries and a tablet controller. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Education, was conducted using an open procedure. This contract was awarded on 12th January 2021, with a total value of USD 82,170. The acquisition is directly linked to research projects undertaken by the university, necessitating this specialist robotic equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of advanced technological equipment and specialized robotics. Firms like Boston Dynamics, which have the capacity to provide unique products that meet specific technical requirements, are ideal candidates for participation. As the procurement was justified on the basis of the uniqueness of the equipment, it indicates a niche market, thus allowing competitors to potentially dominate this area by showcasing their innovative solutions tailored for academic and research institutions.

## Notice

Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: - Base platform: Spot with the current software release - Spot battery (qty 2) - Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables - JXD tablet controller with current software release - Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet

### 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 there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The robot (Spot) has been mandated for use by our industrial sponsors on three existing projects (ORCA Stream A and B, iUK in Construction). 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=JAN403855 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 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 | £82,170 |

## 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 | BOSTON DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403855

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403855
  NCA_Spot Robot - Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: - Base platform: Spot with the current software release - Spot battery (qty 2) - Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables - JXD tablet controller with current software release - Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640867

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