---
title: "NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660114"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-07-08"
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# NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660114

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, which is seeking to acquire a specialist Spot Robot equipped with a robotic arm for research purposes. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2021 under an open procedure, and it has a total value of USD 140,745. The purchasing process falls within the goods category and is classified under the education industry. Only one bid was received, which represents both a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) as well as a foreign supplier from outside the EU.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotic technologies, particularly those able to meet specific technical requirements. Companies with expertise in specialised robotics and related services could find this procurement beneficial, potentially leading to further collaborations with educational institutions like Heriot-Watt University. The contract could foster business growth through innovation and the advancement of research capabilities, making it an attractive prospect for businesses in the technology and education sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: -Base platform: Spot with the current software release, Spot Explorer battery, Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables, JXD tablet controller with current software release, Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet, Storage and transportation case for Spot and accessories, Spot Core, Spot Arm

### 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 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=JUL420674 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 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 | £140,745 |

## 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

- 8 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420674

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420674
  NCA_Spot Robot equipped with robotic arm - Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: -Base platform: Spot with the current software release, Spot Explorer battery, Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables, JXD tablet controller with current software release, Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet, Storage and transportation case for Spot and accessories, Spot Core, Spot Arm

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660114
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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