---
title: "Human motion capture and motion tracking system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-12-05"
---

# Human motion capture and motion tracking system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558887

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process titled "Human motion capture and motion tracking system," essential for the education industry, located in Edinburgh. This open procurement method involved a single bid and was finalised on 17th September 2018, with a total contract value of £1,900,000. The initiative included a sophisticated two-part system designed to track the motion of rigid objects in real time with high accuracy, specifically in a robot experimentation area.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motion tracking technology and robotics, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in high-precision tracking and data analysis would be well-suited to engage with such tenders, potentially positioning themselves for future collaborations with the University of Edinburgh and similar organisations seeking advanced technological solutions.

## Notice

A two part human motion capture and motion tracking system. 1St system to cover a robot experimentation area and to track motion of rigid objects (robots, props, obstacles, ...) in real time and with sub-millimetre accuracy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A two part human motion capture and motion tracking system. 1St system to cover a robot experimentation area and to track motion of rigid objects (robots, props, obstacles, ...) in real time and with sub-millimetre accuracy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338990 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICON MOTION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338990

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338990
  Human motion capture and motion tracking system - A two part human motion capture and motion tracking system. 1St system to cover a robot experimentation area and to track motion of rigid objects (robots, props, obstacles, ...) in real time and with sub-millimetre accuracy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000558887

## Provenance

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