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Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for asset and people tracking

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

06 Dec 2021 at 15:50

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2021 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has conducted a procurement process for a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) aimed at tracking assets and people, with the project specifically located at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru in Wales. The contract, valued at £150,000, focuses on providing precise location tracking within workshop areas measuring 58 by 28 meters and includes installation services. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2021, with the contract period starting on 15th November 2021 and running until 31st December 2025. This open procedure tender fell under the category of software package and information systems, and is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and installation services, particularly those with expertise in localisation technology. Given the requirement for accurate tracking solutions capable of interfacing with database systems, companies with experience in industrial automation, asset management, or IoT solutions would be well-placed to pursue this contract. The competitive nature of this project not only allows for financial growth but also enhances market visibility and strengthens partnerships within the manufacturing technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for asset and people tracking

Notice Description

This requirement is for a Real-Time Localisation System enabling tracking of 10 unique tools (hand-held) and 100 unique items (generic) within the workshop area of AMRC Cymru measuring 58 and 28 meters in length and width respectively as well as within a dedicated 4 by 4 meters room of wooden construction. This area is occupied by various machinery and occlusions that could interfere with transmitted signals and line of sight. The solution should enable the tracking of individual items and tools within centimetre accuracy and detect the ID, position and orientation of the tracked items. The solution should have the capability to have read/write access to database systems for cross referencing tracked items with database values. The system is to be installed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Wales: AMRC Cymru Chester Road Bretton CH4 0DH UK Additional information: All tender documents, clarification enquiries & tender returns, must be downloaded & submitted via the In-tend site as per the link shown above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7735f347-023c-488a-ba6f-c316fa6488ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae7d5a9-afa3-42e7-8ac6-08d015cd0222
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 4-5 years
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATHFINDR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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