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title: "Purchase of Manipulation Platform"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Manipulation Platform

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758725

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Purchase of Manipulation Platform involved Heriot-Watt University as the buying organisation. The tender, initiated by Heriot-Watt University, was for a specialist piece of robotic equipment awarded to Boardwalk Robotics through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement stage was completed with a contract value of 256,375.0 USD signed on 20th February 2024. The location of the delivery address is at The National Robotarium, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh. The contract aimed to acquire goods for research purposes in the education industry category.

This tender for the Purchase of Manipulation Platform presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in robotics equipment. The tender was for a specialist piece of robotic equipment with specific technical requirements where only Boardwalk Robotics met the criteria. Businesses dealing with robotic equipment manufacturing or supply chain management would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders for research projects conducted by educational institutions like Heriot-Watt University. Understanding the niche requirements and technical specifications of such tenders is essential for businesses to ensure successful participation and potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase of Manipulation Platform for research purposes

### 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 Alex Manipulation Platform (supplied by Boardwalk Robotics) includes two 7 degree-of-freedom arms, a 3 degree-of-freedom spine, a 2 degree-of-freedom head, an onboard computer and switch, perception sensors in the head and chest, table-mounted stand, two Sake EZ Grippers, NUC configured with an automated logger to capture control data for troubleshooting and algorithm design and installation & configuration. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by The National Robotarium.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 758725 on the 21 February 2024. This is a contract award notice indicating that The National Robotarium is now in contract with Boardwalk Robotics for a Alex Manipulation 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 Alex Manipulation Platform (supplied by Boardwalk Robotics) includes two 7 degree-of-freedom arms, a 3 degree-of-freedom spine, a 2 degree-of-freedom head, an onboard computer and switch, perception sensors in the head and chest, table-mounted stand, two Sake EZ Grippers, NUC configured with an automated logger to capture control data for troubleshooting and algorithm design and installation & configuration. 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=MAR499942 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £256,375 |

## 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 | BOARDWALK ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499942
- 21 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499161

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499161
  Purchase of Manipulation Platform - Purchase of Manipulation Platform for research purposes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR499942
  Purchase of Manipulation Platform - Purchase of Manipulation Platform for research purposes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758725

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