---
title: "Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-11-17"
---

# Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation)

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441.json)

## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University has contracted with Engineered Arts Ltd for the supply & delivery of the robot. The contract is now active with a value of £233,150 and was signed on 6th November 2023 at Moyen House, Research Park North, Riccarton, Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the purchase of an Ameca Humanoid Robot creates opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, specifically those specialising in robotic technologies for research purposes. SMEs with expertise in providing advanced robotic solutions for educational and research purposes would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University intended to acquire goods primarily for research purposes, focusing on enhancing human-robotic interaction research work in fields like education and arts, indicating a niche for high-quality, innovative suppliers.

## Notice

Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Robotarium intends to contract with Engineered Arts Limited for the supply & delivery of an Ameca Humanoid Robot. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research.

### Procurement Information

A Voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) was issued on the 6th November 2023 to indicate that the National Robotarium intends to contract with Enginnered Arts Limited for an Ameca Humanoid Robot. A scoping exercise was conducted by research team within the National Robotarium with findings drawn that the Ameca Humanoid Robot from Engineered Arts Limited meets all of the specification of requirements to enable the research to be conducted. The Ameca Humanoid Robot will provide a huge benefit to Human robotic interaction research work particularly in the fields of Education, arts and humanities and overall Human robotic interaction. There are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of robot in terms of capability, design and funtionality in the form factor required. 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=NOV492916 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | £233,150 |

## 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 | ENGINEERED ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492916
- 6 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491957

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491957
  Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) - Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492916
  Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) - Purchase of Ameca Humanoid Robot (2nd Generation) for research purposes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## 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-r6ebe6-0000749441. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000749441.json.