La Rochelle, September 12, 2024 – UGAP, France’s leading public procurement agency, has once again selected Shark Robotics in ground robots for the next four years. This renewal marks UGAP’s confidence in Shark Robotics robots, which have been operating in the fields of fire safety, mine clearance and security since 2017.
With the renewal of this contract, Shark Robotics reaffirms its commitment to technological innovation at the service of French public entities. Since 2020, Shark Robotics has been included in the UGAP catalog, with a range of ground robots that improve the safety and efficiency of public interventions: Colossus and Rhyno Protect firefighting robots, Atrax mine clearance robot, Shark Spike robotic harrow, BARAKUDA mule… This renewed partnership enables French local authorities and administrations to continue integrating innovative tools to support their operational teams.
“We are proud to have once again been selected for this major land robotics consultation. We would like to thank UGAP for this renewed confidence in our robots, which are designed to protect and support operational personnel in the field. It’s also a great recognition for the teams who work daily to provide solutions adapted to the specific needs of public services” said Cyrille KABBARA, founder and CEO of Shark Robotics.
About Shark Robotics
Founded in 2016 in La Rochelle, France, Shark Robotics is a French company specializing in the design and manufacture of ground robots. Recognized for its know-how and innovation, Shark Robotics offers fire safety, mine clearance and security robots, used by numerous public and private entities around the world.
About UGAP
UGAP is France’s leading public purchasing organization, working on behalf of the public sector. For over 50 years, UGAP has been helping public-sector players to make the right purchasing choices for a competitive, sustainable economy. The organization offers high-performance solutions and services directly accessible to local authorities, government departments, hospitals and the medico-social sector. Tendering procedures are carried out by UGAP experts, who also handle the entire commercial relationship, from request for quotation to delivery, including invoicing and the management of any disputes.
A key player in the implementation of responsible purchasing policies, UGAP stands out for its objective and measurable CSR commitment. It has drawn up a roadmap up to 2025 to ensure continued progress. For example, 96.7% of its contracts include an environmental provision and 52.9% a social provision. 65% of its suppliers* are SMEs, and 97% of contract holders are based in France. Since 2013, the public purchasing organization has held the “Responsible Supplier Relations and Purchasing” label. In 2023, its total business amounted to 6.67 billion euros excluding VAT.
*contractors, subcontractors, co-contractors, software publishers
To find out more: www.ugap.fr
