Infrared Tracking Camera System

2499/007/CW/CYMRU/20 Infrared Tracking Camera System

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for an Infrared Tracking Camera System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre CYMRU, Chester Road, Bretton, CH4 0DH.

Scope of Requirement

The AMRC Cymru Group has a requirement for several High Accuracy motion capture systems using I.R. cameras to cover an area of 10m x 10m. The motion capture used will be Optical-Passive, using retroreflective markers that are tracked by the infrared cameras.

Tenderers are required to offer the correct quantity of cameras for the area specified, all hardware, cabling and sync box providing a single communication point between the cameras and PC. Tenderers are required to offer a software package capable of managing the data and will be the main point of interaction with the cameras and other components (if required), The software will be the main processing tool for all the 2D and 3D data.

Tenderers are required to offer advice on PC required as HD reference footage creates a huge amount of data, and displaying graphical information in 3D and real-time data processing asks a lot of the processor. This system will be for use in creating a research cell dedicated to the automated tracking of production items through various cells.

As this cells will be used as a research platform, it must offer a means of controlling the cameras within highly functional user interface and real time data with minimal latency. Tenderers are required to offer technical assistance, training, commissioning and warranty for items specified. The equipment's overview requirements are to supply, install, commission and provide training for minimum 3 staff to operate the motion capture system, latest version software.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 4th March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).