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title: "Immersive sensorimotor laboratory equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5371e74-4a15-4fec-adfa-015d0cb33f52"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2020-09-16"
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# Immersive sensorimotor laboratory equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5371e74-4a15-4fec-adfa-015d0cb33f52

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is initiating a procurement process for immersive sensorimotor laboratory equipment, classified under the medical equipment and software package industry categories. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement closing on 14 October 2020. The equipment, designed for the Brain Research & Imaging Centre in Plymouth, will require integration with 3D motion analysis and embedded force plate technology. Interested suppliers should contact the procurement team via the provided email address.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and integration of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in immersive technology and motion analysis systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on innovative, specialised equipment that supports neurological research and rehabilitation.

## Notice

"The University of Plymouth is looking procure immersive sensorimotor laboratory equipment, consisting of an integrated system involving a treadmill capable of being perturbed in multiple directions and coupled with a visually immersive environment. This will be commissioned within the Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC). The system will need to be integrated with a 3D motion analysis functionality and the treadmill will need to include an embedded force plate to allow the assessment of movement kinematics and kinetics. The system will need to be capable of integrating other inputs (eg electromyography) and triggering other sensory stimuli (eg muscle vibration / galvanic vestibular stimulation). Background: Sensori-motor control requires the integration of multiple sensory information to control the multi-linked musculo-skeletal system via descending pathways from the brain. Walking and balance are two examples of functional activities that are commonly affected by central and peripheral neurological damage. Understanding how walking and standing balance changes with alterations in sensory inputs, neurological damage and through rehabilitation requires a detailed analysis of movement combined with the ability to control sensory inputs and support surface characteristics to mimic real-world activities in a controlled laboratory based-environment. If you are interested in this future opportunity, please email: procurement @plymouth.ac.uk with your details"

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2703db0f-8efe-4b52-b0b4-0b9dd7dee9c8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 12:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2703db0f-8efe-4b52-b0b4-0b9dd7dee9c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2703db0f-8efe-4b52-b0b4-0b9dd7dee9c8
  16th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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