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title: "Underwater Cameras for FloWave"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837861"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Underwater Cameras for FloWave

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837861

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Underwater Cameras for FloWave." This contract involves the procurement of goods within the education sector, specifically the supply of underwater cameras. The project is located in the region UKM75, Edinburgh. The contracting authority utilised a limited procurement method, opting for an award procedure without prior publication due to the nature of the replacement requirement for existing equipment. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Qualisys AB, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), as of 7th July 2026. The awarded value of the contract stands at GBP 63,301.61.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised equipment, particularly those that can provide bespoke solutions compatible with existing systems. While the procurement method was limited to direct award due to specific technical requirements, similar businesses can look for opportunities in other tenders by focusing on specialising in specific original equipment manufacturing. The contract illustrates the potential for businesses capable of offering unique, high-demand solutions in niche markets such as academic or scientific environments.

## Notice

Underwater Cameras for FloWave

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded directly to Qualisys AB as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the supply of replacement underwater cameras for the existing FloWave motion capture system. The cameras are required as partial replacements for end-of-life components and must be fully compatible with the existing hardware, software and licence. Qualisys AB is the only supplier able to provide compatible equipment, and a full replacement of the system is not economically viable. The award is justified on the grounds that the procurement constitutes additional deliveries by the original supplier for the partial replacement of existing equipment, therefore avoiding technical incompatibility with the current system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560493 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,301 |

## 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 | QUALISYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560493

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560493
  Underwater Cameras for FloWave - Underwater Cameras for FloWave

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837861

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