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title: "Tracking & Robot Control (Unit B)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e1f4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2023-07-14"
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# Tracking & Robot Control (Unit B)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1f4

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider for a motion tracking and control system for industrial robots. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date of 15th September 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with a total value of £350,000. The procurement process will involve a competitive process to select a provider for this specialised system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial process control equipment to compete for the supply of a motion tracking and control system. Companies that can deliver high-precision tracking solutions for industrial robots and have experience in integration with complex robotic systems would be well-suited to participate. The Satellite Applications Catapult, located in Didcot, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this tender and is actively seeking innovative suppliers to fulfil this requirement.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to supply a motion tracking and control system for industrial robots. The system must track multiple objects to sub-millimetre accuracy at frame rates up to 300Hz, record & report the results to an appropriate database and feedback updated target coordinates & orientations to robot controllers. It is anticipated that the total volume to be tracked is 25m x 18m x 6m. Software APIs to allow connection to other systems should be included as part of the costs. This includes integration to the Catapult's robot systems (via ROS nodes) to allow near real-time updating of programmed positions and trajectories. It is expected that this would operate in a closed loop fashion where the reported position is analysed against the intended and commands sent to the robots to adjust their position. The tenderer should include for all necessary hardware, software licenses, installation, and training costs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: Additional background information is provided in the downloadable document "Background SAC IOSM Facility" - if you are having issues locating this document, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk to request a copy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020275-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020275-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229859
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

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