Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c75-2d05-720f-a1c3-6dd29f0a8736/provision-of-a-markerless-motion-capture-system

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of a Markerless Motion Capture System

[Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

Estimated value

£53,180

Published

27 Apr 2021

Deadline

Closed

21 Aug 2020

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses)

## About this tender

This contract was for a marker-less motion capture system to assess human movement of recruits during military specific activities and tasks.

### The Contract had the following requirements

â&#128;¢ A minimum of an 8-camera set up with all necessary devices, hardware, peripherals and software to support. Including but not limited to; marker-less tracking software + licence and support; Visual 3D professional software + licence and support; electronically accessible and secure software download; Camera batteries (rechargeable); Control box; SD card with adequate capacity + adapter; Computer (laptop) (stand-alone) + adequate processor to support large data sets; Windows applications (10 minimum); video card; memory â&#137;¥8GB; hard drive â&#137;¥1TB.

â&#128;¢ Comparable in accuracy and precision to gold-standard marker-based systems (e.g., Vicon, Qualisys) (sagittal/frontal/transverse plane joint angles and spatio-temporal variables) for walking, running and jumping activities. Provide empirical evidence (impartial preferred).

â&#128;¢ Accuracy maintained to acceptable levels with individuals wearing camouflage clothing, rucksacks and other military equipment occluding key landmarks; in cluttered environments, and with moving backgrounds (such as cars or other people).

â&#128;¢ Options for different capture volumes (i.e. differing quotes for different sizes) - minimum capture area of 10m x 10m

â&#128;¢ Able to work indoors and outdoors (include IP ratings for electronic equipment).

â&#128;¢ Licences will be accessed from electronic links and websites.

â&#128;¢ Outputs to, and includes, suitable post-capture biomechanical analytical software (e.g., Visual 3D)

â&#128;¢ Robust enough to operate in field settings (plus lab) (include IP ratings for electronic equipment).

â&#128;¢ Portable - including battery powered for outdoor operation.

â&#128;¢ Ability to capture multiple individuals simultaneously (â&#137;¥ 3).

â&#128;¢ Limited set-up time for each situation (described above) including minimal input from the participant

â&#128;¢ User guides and additional one-to-one support

Read full description

## CPV classification

Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80ac128b-35ee-4437-bcc3-648c07b302b0)

Never miss a tender like this again

Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start.

[Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register)

[Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Laboratory & precision equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/laboratory-precision-equipment)

## More tenders like this

[Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Vodíkový polygon CEETe H2 / CEETe H2 Hydrogen Polygon · Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14ee-7238-941c-57e426068058/czechia-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-vodikov) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Training for 3 Automatic Asphalt Extraction Devices, including all necessary accessories required for complete and fully operational systems · Public Works Department · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c2c-7367-bb86-fdb6f5219ed7/cyprus-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-supply) [Parking meters – Parkautomaten · Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, Haupt- und Personalamt, Abt. Allgemeiner Service, Zentraler Einkauf · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1396-70d0-82b5-dd09b1916cf7/germany-parking-meters-parkautomaten) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Dostawa systemu obrazowania fluorescencyjnego na rzecz Instytutu Agrofizyki im. Bohdana Dobrzańskiego PAN w Lublinie · Instytut Agrofizyki IM.BOHDANA Dobrzańskiego Polskiej Akademii Nauk · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ceff-70be-b876-1f526e8d1cf5/poland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-dostawa) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Sprzedaż wraz z dostarczeniem sondy wieloparametrowej z elektrodami oraz pompy próżniowej · Uniwersytet Rzeszowski · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1441-70f4-a723-f4e57a503570/poland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-sprzedaz) [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – X-ray CT system for the analysis of rock and soil samples · ETH Zürich - Abt. Procurement & Export Services · 37 days left · 25 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1c5a-739b-bb20-024917276057/switzerland-laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-x-r)
