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title: "Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for asset and people tracking - CANCELLED"
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# Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for asset and people tracking - CANCELLED

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61feef65-edd9-4ebb-857b-44659cd2d789

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) for tracking assets and people. This tender is part of the goods procurement category and was published on 25 May 2021. The scope of the system includes tracking up to 110 items and tools within specified workshop areas at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Wales. The tender is currently at the 'Planning' stage and has a closure date set for 8 June 2021, with an estimated contract value of £150,000. The systems are expected to deliver accuracy and pinpoint positioning within millimetre measurements.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in information systems, installation services of mechanical equipment, and advanced technology solutions. By participating in this tender, businesses in these sectors can enhance their market presence and capability, catering to innovative tracking solutions for industrial applications. The procurement process is open and aims to attract a range of competent firms eager to provide cutting-edge localisation technologies.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY WAS CANCELLED The requirement is for a Real-Time Localisation System enabling tracking of 10 tools and 100 items within the workshop area of AMRC Cymru, measuring 58 and 28 meters in length and width respectively as well as within a dedicated 4 by 4 meters room. The system should enable tracking individual items and tools within millimetre accuracy and detect position and orientation of the tracked items. The system is to be installed at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Wales: AMRC Cymru Chester Road Bretton CH4 0DH UK Additional information: All tender documents, clarification enquiries & tender returns, must be downloaded & submitted via the In-tend site as per the link shown above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9243cee7-3f17-4fae-a5e4-f65424329bc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9243cee7-3f17-4fae-a5e4-f65424329bc6
- 16 Sep 2021 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9243cee7-3f17-4fae-a5e4-f65424329bc6
- 25 May 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9243cee7-3f17-4fae-a5e4-f65424329bc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9243cee7-3f17-4fae-a5e4-f65424329bc6
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend, e.tendering portal

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