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Eye-Tracking Device

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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13 Feb 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford sought to procure an eye-tracking device through an open procedure as part of its public procurement process. The procurement falls under the industry categories of "Astronomical and optical instruments" and "Software package and information systems". The tender was published on 3 January 2025 with a closing date of 10 January 2025 for submitting bids. The contract period spans from 3 February 2025 to 31 March 2025. The procurement was aimed at acquiring a desktop eye-tracking device with a sample rate of no less than 1000Hz, including all necessary hardware and integration with PsychoPy software. The awarded supplier for this contract was SR Research, with a contract value of GBP 29,707.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments and research software to expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in providing cutting-edge eye-tracking technology. SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Suppliers that offer comprehensive hardware and software solutions for academic and research purposes can leverage this opportunity to establish a strong working relationship with the University of Salford and potentially secure future procurement opportunities in the education and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eye-Tracking Device

Notice Description

University of Salford - Eye-Tracking Device. The University of Salford are currently looking to purchase an eye-tracking device. We are looking for a desktop device based on binocular tracking with a sample rate of no less than 1000Hz. Packages should include all hardware necessary to conduct eye tracking research, and software for experiment building/data viewing. There is a requirement for hardware/software to integrate with PsychoPy software. For any questions, please contact Sam Royle, Lead Psychology Technician/Lecturer, w.s.s.royle@salford.ac.uk. Additional information: For any questions, please contact Sam Royle, Lead Psychology Technician/Lecturer, w.s.s.royle@salford.ac.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-073d1ef4-9f62-45df-8dcb-5ab277d51c41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a20be8-232e-4d3b-9e66-875d4b334191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,707 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SR RESEARCH

Further Information

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