Award

Replacement of Qualysis Motion Capture System

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 08:15

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed its procurement process for the replacement of the Qualisys Motion Capture System, awarding the contract to Qualisys. The procurement, classified under goods, specifically involves a 6-camera Arqua A12 system, including connectors, cables, cases, and support. The procurement process used was direct, falling below the competition threshold, in the region UKJ4, United Kingdom. The award was officially documented on 25th July 2025, with the contract period stipulated from 7th August 2025 to 7th September 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the goods supply chain, particularly those specialising in photographic equipment within the technological and educational sectors. Larger organisations with expertise in providing tailored motion capture solutions would find the project's direct nature aligns well with their operational capabilities. The contract underlines the ongoing demand for specialised, high-quality equipment within educational institutions, offering avenues for suppliers to establish or strengthen their presence in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Qualysis Motion Capture System

Notice Description

6 camera system (Arqua A12), with connectors, cables, cases, and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042998-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 7 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALISYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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