NCA_Underwater Robotic 7-Function Manipulator

Tender description

Underwater Eobotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) consisting of: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug,In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor. 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 no other supplier is available on the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Underwater robotic 7-Function Manipulator (300m) includes: 0.5m Cable Whip (19 Pin Subconn Micro Circular), RS485 and Ethernet Interface Board, Reach Control Lite Software Integration and Operators Manuals, Bolts for mounting, Vacuum plug, In-Line Wrist 6-Axis Force/Torque Sensor Module, Priority NRE for Force/Torque Sensor. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.