Awarded contract

NCA_Spot Robot

Details

Supplier(s)
Boston Dynamics
Value
USD 82,170
Topic
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Published
12 January 2021

Tender description

Purchase of Spot Robot consisting of: - Base platform: Spot with the current software release - Spot battery (qty 2) - Spot battery charger (power loader) with cables - JXD tablet controller with current software release - Micro-USB charger for JXD tablet 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 there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The robot (Spot) has been mandated for use by our industrial sponsors on three existing projects (ORCA Stream A and B, iUK in Construction). The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published12 January 2021
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date12 January 2021

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Relevant CPV codes

  • 38000000 · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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