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Underwater Cameras for FloWave

University Of Edinburgh

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20 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought replacement underwater cameras for its FloWave motion capture system, a specialist scientific and engineering equipment requirement. The cameras are partial replacements for components reaching the end of their service life and must work fully with the existing hardware, software and licence. Delivery is for the University’s FloWave facility in Edinburgh. The procurement was for goods and comprised one requirement covering the underwater cameras. The selected supplier, Qualisys AB of Gothenburg, is the original equipment manufacturer for the existing system. The requirement therefore concerns technically integrated underwater imaging equipment rather than general-purpose cameras, and is relevant to manufacturers or specialist suppliers of motion-capture and underwater camera systems.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 7 July 2026, with an active contract signed on the same date. Qualisys AB was awarded the requirement at a contract value of £63,301.61. The University used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice, awarding directly to the original equipment manufacturer. The stated basis was that only Qualisys could provide equipment compatible with the existing system, while a full system replacement was not economically viable. The award followed one electronic bid, submitted by a supplier from the EU. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The buyer is the University of Edinburgh.

This opportunity indicates demand for specialist replacement equipment within an established university motion-capture facility. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable requirements would need proven expertise in underwater cameras and scientific motion-capture systems, together with the ability to demonstrate full compatibility with installed hardware, software and licensing arrangements. Credible competitors would also need to support partial replacement of end-of-life components without requiring an uneconomic full-system change. The procurement was awarded to a large original equipment manufacturer after a single bid, showing that technical integration and existing-system knowledge were decisive. Relevant businesses are therefore likely to be specialist manufacturers, authorised technology partners or suppliers able to provide documented interoperability and replacement support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underwater Cameras for FloWave

Notice Description

Underwater Cameras for FloWave

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded directly to Qualisys AB as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the supply of replacement underwater cameras for the existing FloWave motion capture system. The cameras are required as partial replacements for end-of-life components and must be fully compatible with the existing hardware, software and licence. Qualisys AB is the only supplier able to provide compatible equipment, and a full replacement of the system is not economically viable. The award is justified on the grounds that the procurement constitutes additional deliveries by the original supplier for the partial replacement of existing equipment, therefore avoiding technical incompatibility with the current system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560493
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,301 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Qualisys AB

Further Information

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