--- title: "Infrared Tracking Camera System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-03-19" --- # Infrared Tracking Camera System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da3ab16-6468-4051-9868-916c5d11af54.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for an Infrared Tracking Camera System to support the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, located at Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. This procurement is classified under miscellaneous equipment and entails an open procedure, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 4th March 2020, with the contract period set to commence from 1st April 2020 and end on 30th April 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000 GBP, with the contract recently awarded to Vicon Motion Systems on 13th March 2020. This opportunity can facilitate growth for companies specialising in motion capture technology, optical systems, or those providing technical training and support in these areas. Businesses capable of supplying high-accuracy motion capture systems, including the necessary hardware and software for data processing, as well as technical assistance and training, are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of Sheffield for such innovative projects can enhance visibility and foster relationships within the sector. ## Notice 2499/007/CW/CYMRU/20 Infrared Tracking Camera System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an Infrared Tracking Camera System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH. Scope of Requirement The AMRC Cymru Group has a requirement for several High Accuracy motion capture systems using I.R. cameras to cover an area of 10m x 10m. The motion capture used will be Optical-Passive, using retroreflective markers that are tracked by the infrared cameras. Tenderers are required to offer the correct quantity of cameras for the area specified, all hardware, cabling and sync box providing a single communication point between the cameras and PC. Tenderers are required to offer a software package capable of managing the data and will be the main point of interaction with the cameras and other components (if required), The software will be the main processing tool for all the 2D and 3D data. Tenderers are required to offer advice on PC required as HD reference footage creates a huge amount of data, and displaying graphical information in 3D and real-time data processing asks a lot of the processor. This system will be for use in creating a research cell dedicated to the automated tracking of production items through various cells. As this cells will be used as a research platform, it must offer a means of controlling the cameras within highly functional user interface and real time data with minimal latency. Tenderers are required to offer technical assistance, training, commissioning and warranty for items specified. The equipment's overview requirements are to supply, install, commission and provide training for minimum 3 staff to operate the motion capture system, latest version software. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 4th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680bbf77-7f9e-4ff7-9244-2b675f507427 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,600 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VICON MOTION SYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment ## Release History - 19 Mar 2020 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680bbf77-7f9e-4ff7-9244-2b675f507427 - 19 Feb 2020 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee787e3a-d40f-4982-968e-15fe5ded3cbb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/680bbf77-7f9e-4ff7-9244-2b675f507427 19th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee787e3a-d40f-4982-968e-15fe5ded3cbb 19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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