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title: "Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000706049"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-09-07"
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# Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706049

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy" involved Heriot-Watt University as the buying organization. The tender was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage has reached completion, with a contract value of €61,878.30 signed on 7th September 2022. The location of the delivery is at Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, and the industry category is goods. The contract aims to acquire robotic equipment for research purposes at The National Robotarium.

This tender for the "Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy" offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialist robotic equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying technical components for robotic systems, such as battery, sensors, and cameras, would be well-suited to compete. The unique nature of the equipment required by Heriot-Watt University presents a niche market opportunity for suppliers in the robotics industry, especially those capable of providing bespoke solutions for research applications.

## Notice

Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy and associated parts

### 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 Polaris Ranger buggy (supplied by Robotnik Automation SLL) consists of: Battery Lead Acid 240Ah@48V,remote stop, IMU & Encoders,Towbar. Sensor configuration: GPS U-BLOX C099-F9P-1 & Base Station, Laser 2D Hokuyo UST-30LX, Laser 3D Robosense RS-Helios 5515, Intel Realsense Camera D435, Memory Disk SSD M.2. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium

### 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 Polaris Ranger buggy (supplied by Robotnik Automation SLL) consists of: Battery Lead Acid 240Ah@48V,remote stop, IMU & Encoders,Towbar. Sensor configuration: GPS U-BLOX C099-F9P-1 & Base Station, Laser 2D Hokuyo UST-30LX, Laser 3D Robosense RS-Helios 5515, Intel Realsense Camera D435, Memory Disk SSD M.2. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458392 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £61,878 |

## 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 | ROBOTNIK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458392

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458392
  Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy - Purchase of Polaris Ranger Buggy and associated parts

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706049
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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