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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7735f347-023c-488a-ba6f-c316fa6488ce

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD has conducted a procurement process for a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) aimed at tracking assets and people, with the project specifically located at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru in Wales. The contract, valued at £150,000, focuses on providing precise location tracking within workshop areas measuring 58 by 28 meters and includes installation services. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2021, with the contract period starting on 15th November 2021 and running until 31st December 2025. This open procedure tender fell under the category of software package and information systems, and is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and installation services, particularly those with expertise in localisation technology. Given the requirement for accurate tracking solutions capable of interfacing with database systems, companies with experience in industrial automation, asset management, or IoT solutions would be well-placed to pursue this contract. The competitive nature of this project not only allows for financial growth but also enhances market visibility and strengthens partnerships within the manufacturing technology sector.

## Notice

This requirement is for a Real-Time Localisation System enabling tracking of 10 unique tools (hand-held) and 100 unique items (generic) 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 of wooden construction. This area is occupied by various machinery and occlusions that could interfere with transmitted signals and line of sight. The solution should enable the tracking of individual items and tools within centimetre accuracy and detect the ID, position and orientation of the tracked items. The solution should have the capability to have read/write access to database systems for cross referencing tracked items with database values. 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/eae7d5a9-afa3-42e7-8ac6-08d015cd0222 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae7d5a9-afa3-42e7-8ac6-08d015cd0222
- 12 Aug 2021 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524a203a-d076-470c-aed3-c931d5c76a86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae7d5a9-afa3-42e7-8ac6-08d015cd0222
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524a203a-d076-470c-aed3-c931d5c76a86
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e.tendering portal

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