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Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System

Heriot-Watt University

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21 Nov 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University awarded a procurement contract for the "Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System." This contract falls under the "goods" category and was conducted using a "limited" procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The University aimed to acquire advanced motion capture systems for research purposes, with Vicon Motion Systems Ltd being the selected supplier. The total contract value amounted to £148,797, and the contract was signed on November 13, 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced motion capture systems to engage with Heriot-Watt University for future research projects. Suppliers offering marker-based and markerless motion capture solutions suited for indoor and outdoor environments would find this tender relevant. The University's focus on enhancing research capabilities through innovative technology signifies a preference for suppliers with cutting-edge solutions in the field of motion capture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System

Notice Description

Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System for use is research undertaken by the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of 12 no Portable Motion Camera Systems for research and development of positioning capabilities for both indoor and outdoor environments. The three-dimensional motion capture system will support marker-based and markerless motion capture. This is a specialist piece of motion camera equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

The Portable Motion Camera System supplied by supplier Vicon Motion Systems Limited is the most advanced and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. This procurmeent will supplement existing portable motion cameras already purchased by the National Robotarium and will provide researchers with larger capacity for testing and increase volume of calibrated space. The Portable Motion Camera Systems will aid research and development of positioning capabilities for both indoor and outdoor environments. The three-dimensional motion capture system supports marker-based and markerless motion capture. The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750202
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493163
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£148,797 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vicon Motion Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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