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title: "Purchase of Phenotyping Robot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000705846"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000705846

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Phenotyping Robot. This contract was awarded to the Small Robot Company under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at 147,193 GBP, was signed on 6th September 2022. The Phenotyping Robot is a specialist piece of robotic equipment intended for research purposes at The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute in Edinburgh.

This tender for the Phenotyping Robot presents an opportunity for SMEs in the robotics or agricultural technology sector. Given the unique technical requirements and absence of competition in the market for such specialized equipment, businesses with expertise in supplying advanced robotics solutions tailored for agricultural research are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to support research activities at the National Robotarium and presents a niche opportunity for companies with a focus on cutting-edge technology for agricultural applications.

## Notice

Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

### 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 Phenotyping Robot with drop down RGB cameras (supplied by Small Robot Company) enables planned scouting across crops, the potential to understand plant development and magnitude in more detail, Gather complete dataset of high resolution images from entire growing seasons, Analyse images using AI system resulting in detailed data. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute.

### Procurement Information

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 Phenotyping Robot with drop down RGB cameras (supplied by Small Robot Company) enables planned scouting across crops, the potential to understand plant development and magnitude in more detail, Gather complete dataset of high resolution images from entire growing seasons, Analyse images using AI system resulting in detailed data. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium and The James Hutton Institute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458253 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 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 | £147,193 |

## 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 | SMALL ROBOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458253

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458253
  Purchase of Phenotyping Robot - Purchase of Phenotyping Robot

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000705846
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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