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title: "Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750202"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750202

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University awarded a procurement contract for the "Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System." This contract falls under the "goods" category and was conducted using a "limited" procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The University aimed to acquire advanced motion capture systems for research purposes, with Vicon Motion Systems Ltd being the selected supplier. The total contract value amounted to £148,797, and the contract was signed on November 13, 2023.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced motion capture systems to engage with Heriot-Watt University for future research projects. Suppliers offering marker-based and markerless motion capture solutions suited for indoor and outdoor environments would find this tender relevant. The University's focus on enhancing research capabilities through innovative technology signifies a preference for suppliers with cutting-edge solutions in the field of motion capture.

## Notice

Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System for use is research undertaken by the University.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of 12 no Portable Motion Camera Systems for research and development of positioning capabilities for both indoor and outdoor environments. The three-dimensional motion capture system will support marker-based and markerless motion capture. This is a specialist piece of motion camera equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

The Portable Motion Camera System supplied by supplier Vicon Motion Systems Limited is the most advanced and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. This procurmeent will supplement existing portable motion cameras already purchased by the National Robotarium and will provide researchers with larger capacity for testing and increase volume of calibrated space. The Portable Motion Camera Systems will aid research and development of positioning capabilities for both indoor and outdoor environments. The three-dimensional motion capture system supports marker-based and markerless motion capture. The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493163 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,797 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493163

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493163
  Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System - Purchase of Portable Motion Capture System for use is research undertaken by the University.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750202

## Provenance

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