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Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Underwater Cameras for FloWave." This contract involves the procurement of goods within the education sector, specifically the supply of underwater cameras. The project is located in the region UKM75, Edinburgh. The contracting authority utilised a limited procurement method, opting for an award procedure without prior publication due to the nature of the replacement requirement for existing equipment. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Qualisys AB, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as of 7th July 2026. The awarded value of the contract stands at GBP 63,301.61.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised equipment, particularly those that can provide bespoke solutions compatible with existing systems. While the procurement method was limited to direct award due to specific technical requirements, similar businesses can look for opportunities in other tenders by focusing on specialising in specific original equipment manufacturing. The contract illustrates the potential for businesses capable of offering unique, high-demand solutions in niche markets such as academic or scientific environments.

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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.

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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months 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

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
Post Town
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

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