--- title: "Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-08-30" --- # Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208.json) ## Summary The Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform. The University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK, aimed to acquire this specialist robotic equipment for research purposes. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The sole supplier, ANYbotics AG, provided the equipment that has unique features applicable to key sectors like offshore asset maintenance and inspection, defence, and agriculture. This tender opportunity to supply the Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform can be beneficial for small and medium enterprises with expertise in robotics and technology innovation. The University's focus on cutting-edge research in areas such as Offshore asset maintenance, defence, and agriculture makes it an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in these fields. The contract signing took place on August 30, 2023, with a contract value of 185,800.00 CHF. ## Notice 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. ### 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 Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform (ANYmal gen D) is supplied by supplier ANYbotics and currently has no comparators in the market at present. The robot is the only on system that is ATEX certified with capabilities particularly related to key sectors that the National Robotarium is focused on developing - Offshore asset maintenance and inspection, defence and agriculture. 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=AUG487150 | | 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 | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Aug 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 | £185,800 | ## 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 | ANYBOTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487150 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487150 Purchase of Autonomous Four-Legged Research Platform - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://hw.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743208.json.