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title: "Procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for the Real-time Tracking of Deformations within a Wind Tunnel Environment."
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# Procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for the Real-time Tracking of Deformations within a Wind Tunnel Environment.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645f3c06-2074-414e-bdcf-f501377bbe85

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the procurement of Optical Tracking Solutions for real-time tracking of deformations within a wind tunnel environment. This falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. This procurement is part of the DAWS2 project, which is led by Airbus and supported by Innovate UK, focusing on developing advanced wing solutions for fuel-efficient aircraft designs. The tender process was an open procedure below the threshold, and the procurement stage is now complete. The key dates include the contract period starting on 6 January 2025 and ending on 5 January 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 26,658.37, and the procurement primarily supports SMEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical motion capture systems. Companies that offer real-time tracking solutions with target occlusion tolerance, efficiency improvements, and high accuracy are well-suited for this tender. The contract involves supplying an infrared-based optical tracking system capable of tracking up to 50 discrete targets with a minimum of six cameras at a frame rate of 200 Hz. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach within the aerospace industry and those aiming to support cutting-edge research projects. The successful supplier, in this case, is TARGET3D LIMITED, highlighting the potential for similar companies to secure future contracts with leading educational and research institutions.

## Notice

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for an advanced optical motion capture system in support of the DAWS2 project. The DAWS2 project, led by Airbus and supported by Innovate UK, focuses on developing advanced wing solutions for future fuel-efficient aircraft designs. The University of Bristol is a critical partner. In one work package, we are tasked with designing, building, and testing highly flexible wings within the seven-by-five-foot wind tunnel at the University of Bristol. The project requires an advanced optical motion capture system capable of real-time tracking to extract accurate static and dynamic displacement data during wind tunnel testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d697a1-26f9-402a-8cfc-f00361e18a81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,658 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,658 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TARGET3D |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d697a1-26f9-402a-8cfc-f00361e18a81
- 29 Nov 2024 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33390e7a-3753-4359-bdf6-7a883f43466b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d697a1-26f9-402a-8cfc-f00361e18a81
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33390e7a-3753-4359-bdf6-7a883f43466b
  29th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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