Autonomous wheelchair system
key details
| Status | complete |
|---|---|
| Category (CPV) | 33193000 |
| Region | Scotland |
| Procedure | limited |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-04fc24 |
Awards (2)
This procurement was awarded to 2 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is ·.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytik Ltd | · | · | active |
| Cyberworks Robotics | · | · | active |
description
The University of Edinburgh seeks to procure an autonomous wheelchair system to support research in autonomous mobility. The system must be an off-the-shelf, commercially available, and maintainable solution capable of full autonomous navigation, with the following key requirements:
- Base Wheelchair Requirements
Motorized power wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments
Stable and ergonomic design to ensure safe autonomous operation
Compatible with additional hardware/software for autonomous navigation integration
- Autonomous Navigation System
Sensor Suite:
Odometry system for precise movement tracking
IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) for motion sensing
Lidar-based environment mapping and real-time obstacle detection
Depth cameras for enhanced spatial awareness and localization
Onboard Computation & Interface:
High-performance computing unit capable of processing sensor data in real-time
User interface (e.g., touchscreen or equivalent) for system interaction and configuration
- Navigation Software & API Requirements
Autonomous navigation software with the following capabilities:
Mapping & Localization – Ability to autonomously generate and use maps of the environment Route Teaching & Execution – Manual input of custom paths and automated path following Obstacle Avoidance & Safety Features – Intelligent real-time navigation ensuring safe maneuverability Configurable & Extendable API Access – The software must provide a documented API allowing for:
External control via custom-developed applications
Real-time access to navigation and sensor data
Integration with additional robotics frameworks if required
The software must support long-term usability, allowing for custom modifications, additional research integrations, and future feature expansions.
- Compliance & Maintainability
The system must be a commercially available product, not a prototype or experimental development Must have long-term support and maintenance available in case of request from us
Hardware and software should be upgradeable to support evolving research needs
- Additional Considerations
Additional components and consumables such as batteries may be required
Solution must provide detailed technical documentation and demonstrate previous successful deployments
documents
- Autonomous wheelchair system , awardNotice
- Light airborne mounted hyper-spectral scanning system , awardNotice
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notice history
2 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | Voluntary ex-ante transparency (F15) | Earlier regulations | 012576-2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Contract award notice (F03) | Earlier regulations | 014529-2025 |
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