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Procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for the Real-time Tracking of Deformations within a Wind Tunnel Environment.

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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10 Jan 2025 at 12:20

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Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for real-time tracking of deformations within a wind tunnel environment. This falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. This procurement is part of the DAWS2 project, which is led by Airbus and supported by Innovate UK, focusing on developing advanced wing solutions for fuel-efficient aircraft designs. The tender process was an open procedure below the threshold, and the procurement stage is now complete. The key dates include the contract period starting on 6 January 2025 and ending on 5 January 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 26,658.37, and the procurement primarily supports SMEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical motion capture systems. Companies that offer real-time tracking solutions with target occlusion tolerance, efficiency improvements, and high accuracy are well-suited for this tender. The contract involves supplying an infrared-based optical tracking system capable of tracking up to 50 discrete targets with a minimum of six cameras at a frame rate of 200 Hz. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach within the aerospace industry and those aiming to support cutting-edge research projects. The successful supplier, in this case, is TARGET3D LIMITED, highlighting the potential for similar companies to secure future contracts with leading educational and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for the Real-time Tracking of Deformations within a Wind Tunnel Environment.

Notice Description

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for an advanced optical motion capture system in support of the DAWS2 project. The DAWS2 project, led by Airbus and supported by Innovate UK, focuses on developing advanced wing solutions for future fuel-efficient aircraft designs. The University of Bristol is a critical partner. In one work package, we are tasked with designing, building, and testing highly flexible wings within the seven-by-five-foot wind tunnel at the University of Bristol. The project requires an advanced optical motion capture system capable of real-time tracking to extract accurate static and dynamic displacement data during wind tunnel testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-645f3c06-2074-414e-bdcf-f501377bbe85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d697a1-26f9-402a-8cfc-f00361e18a81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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)

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,658 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 6-12 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARGET3D

Further Information

Notice Documents

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