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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln, a sub-central government public authority, has completed its procurement of a Vicon Valkyrie VK6 motion capture camera system. The process's award and contract stages are both marked as complete, with a contract period from 26th June to 30th July 2026. The tender focused on goods, specifically motion capture cameras under the CPV classification 38651000, was conducted below the threshold procurement method. The procurement covers delivery to multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The contract, awarded to VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED, has a total value of GBP 117,256.32 and was signed on 25th June 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and sale of high-tech motion capture systems, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like VICON MOTION SYSTEMS LIMITED, can thrive. The procurement process highlights the prospect for similar businesses that can offer innovative technologies and have the capability to deliver across various UK locations. Companies that specialise in goods within the public sector and are adept at participating in below threshold procurement processes would find interests in such opportunities stimulating for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Motion Capture Camera

Notice Description

The University has completed the purchase of a Vicon Valkyrie VK6 motion capture camera system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,256 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VICON MOTION SYSTEMS

Further Information

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