--- title: "Purchase of Quadruped Robot with Robotic Arm" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-04-27" --- # Purchase of Quadruped Robot with Robotic Arm Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, which is seeking to purchase a Quadruped Robot with an integrated Robotic Arm. This contract falls under the education sector and is considered complete as of 27 April 2022. The procurement was categorised as a limited procedure, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, due to the specialist nature of the equipment. The total value of the contract is £73,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced robotics and technological innovation, particularly those with unique products that meet specified technical requirements. Companies that manufacture or distribute specialised robotic equipment may find this contract beneficial, especially those operating in niche markets where competition is minimal due to specific technical demands. Businesses that can demonstrate technical proficiency and the ability to deliver high-quality goods to support research initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. ## Notice Purchase of Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic 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 Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic Arm (supplied by Unitree) offers high torque, low level control access and high payload system (>30kg) The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University ### Procurement Information 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 Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic Arm (supplied by Unitree) offers high torque, low level control access and high payload system (>30kg) 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=APR447165 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £73,000 | ## 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 | HANGZHOU YUSHU TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 27 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447165 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447165 Purchase of Quadruped Robot with Robotic Arm - Purchase of Quadruped Robot with integrated Robotic Arm ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://hw.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000691447 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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