Specialist Sports Equipment

We require a specialist instrumented treadmill for sports science and sports medicine research providing measurements of three-dimensional ground reaction forces and torques. With a deck size of at approximately 170/65cm or larger, it should also provide a range of belt speeds, elevation to +20%, reverse belt rotation (for downhill running), safety arch plus harness and matt black colour finish to reduce interference with motion capture devices (Mocap).A computer interface and all necessary software, cables, synchronisation and other peripherals needed for operating the treadmill and integrating additional devices should be included, along with software license options, installation and training.Additional devices, including IMUs and EMG may be included in the tender response, but must be clearly priced and identified as optional extras. Mocap will be sourced separately and should not be included in the tender response. The treadmill will be housed in a biomechanics research laboratory on the first floor of the building with double-height clearance. Maximum 32A 3 phase commando socket supply available. Stairway (1.3m wide x 3.0m long x 2.0m high with 1.3m x 3.0m half landing) and service lift to the rear of the building 1.85m deep x 1.45m wide x 2.10m high (900mm wide door) and rated to 1,350kg access are possible. For use, the treadmill will be moved from its storage location at the edge of the laboratory to its testing location towards the centre of the laboratory. Installation and floor fixings should be included. The floor provides 75mm concrete screed with rubber floor finish.

We require FOUR performance testing treadmills for sports science and sports medicine research.1. One single wide-belt treadmill of approximately 250/125 cm for running and wheelchair testing. Must have matt black finish, wheelchair ramp and stability harness. To be situated on the ground floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.3m (TBC). Maximum 32A 3 phase commando socket supply available.2. One treadmill suitable for use in our extreme environment chamber with temperature ranging from -20 to 40 C. To be situated on the ground floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.0m generally (2.80m at the sides). Maximum 16A 3 phase commando socket supply available.3. Two performance testing treadmills. To be situated on a first-floor laboratory with floor-ceiling clearance of 3.0m. 240v standard power socket supplies available.With a deck size at least 170/65cm or larger, these treadmills must provide a range of belt speeds, elevation to +20% and safety arch plus harness.Where appropriate, a computer interface and all necessary software, cables, synchronisation and other peripherals needed for operating the treadmill and integrating additional devices should be included, along with software license options, installation and training. Reverse belt rotation (for downhill running) should be priced clearly as optional extras.These treadmills should be delivered and installed in November or December 2021, or an agreed date soon afterwards.

We require a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometer for sports medicine and other clinical research purposes. A large bed size and scanning window with high weight limit are needed to accommodate the full range of body sizes, including large athletes and obese patients. A phantom and other necessary calibration or peripherals should be included. Research-grade image resolution and quality are of high importance.Computer interface, software and scanning sequences should enable analytics for bone, fat and lean mass of total body and regional sites, as well as bone characteristics at clinically relevant regions of interest including the femur and spine. Tender responses should include the scanner, computer interface, software license options, servicing options, installation and training. The scanner will be located in a ground-floor laboratory and should be installed in November or December 2021, or an agreed date soon afterwards.