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Autonomous wheelchair system
Invalid carriages
wheelchairs and associated devices
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: University Of Edinburgh: "Autonomous wheelchair system". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | University Of Edinburgh | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
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Coverage: 230 active published awards; 205 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity Of Edinburgh | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST | Last source update2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationInvalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04fc24 | ||
What is being bought
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:
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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
5. Additional Considerations
Additional components and consumables such as batteries may be required
Solution must provide detailed technical documentation and demonstrate previous successful deployments
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST - Official notice release published
2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST - Buyer information updated
2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedSpecification for Requirement 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: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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. 4. 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 5. Additional Considerations Additional consumables and components like batteries may be requiredContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
2 Apr 2025, 15:15 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed 20 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · US$106,800
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Cyberworks Robotics Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Contract US$106,800 · signed 20 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
University Of Edinburgh
Contracting authority GB-FTS-2023Documents (0)
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Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleFollowing market research by subject matter specialist it is reasonably believed that there is only one supplier who is likely to be able to fulfil the requirement so competition is absent for technical reasons. The key issue is the combination of a system which is 'Out of the box' (i.e. a readily available commercial product), has the extensive advanced autonomous capabilities and sensing technology required, and, exposes its control systems and technologies via a documented, customer-accessible public API (for external control, real-time data access, integration with other robotic systems). It is also believed that owing to the low value of the opportunity that a full procurement exercise would not be proportionate.
The University provides this notice to inform of the market of its intentions and shall observe a 'Stand Still' period as set out in the regulations; should any supplier wish to challenge the University they should do so by contacting the individual named on the VEAT during the Stand Still and the University at its sole option may cancel the award. |