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title: "Purchase of Spot Robot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738018"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Spot Robot

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738018

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Spot Robot. This specialist robotic equipment was procured through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aimed to acquire goods for research at the National Robotarium. The contract was awarded to supplier Boston Dynamics, with a contract value of $222,168.75 USD. The specific details and justification for this procurement method are available on the Heriot-Watt University website.

This tender for the purchase of a Spot Robot by Heriot-Watt University offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of cutting-edge technologies in the robotics industry. Businesses specializing in advanced robotic equipment, particularly those with a focus on research and development applications, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was geared towards a niche market with a specific focus on technological innovation, providing an opportunity for suppliers to contribute to leading-edge research at the National Robotarium.

## Notice

Purchase of Spot Robot

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 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 robot (Spot) is the latest version supplied by supplier Boston Dynamics and currently has no comparators in the market at present . This purchase provides the National Robotarium an opportunity to be at the leading edge of technology adoption. The principal purpose of the contract award 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=JUL483191 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £222,168 |

## 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

- 7 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483191

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483191
  Purchase of Spot Robot - Purchase of Spot Robot

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738018

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