Award

IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR OFFICE FOR STUDENTS PROJECT

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 15:02

Award

19 Dec 2023 at 12:39

TenderAmendment

03 Jul 2023 at 13:47

TenderAmendment

06 Jun 2023 at 09:53

TenderAmendment

06 Jun 2023 at 09:29

TenderAmendment

26 May 2023 at 09:16

Tender

23 May 2023 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the provision of IT equipment and software intended for its Office for Students project. This initiative falls within the category of office and computing machinery, specifically under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 30000000, and is geographically located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which was open and above the threshold, culminated in the award phase with Animmersion UK Ltd being selected as the supplier on 19th December 2023. The contract spans from 18th December 2023 to 18th December 2028, with a total value allocated at GBP 2,731,142.51. The procurement documents had previously been accessible until 5th July 2023, with the entire initiative aiming to bolster virtual learning environments through advanced virtual reality technologies.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in virtual reality and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions from concept to delivery. Companies proficient in cutting-edge VR standards and immersive environment technology will find ample opportunity to partner with a prominent educational institution like Coventry University. While the awarded supplier, Animmersion UK Ltd, fronts the contract, there is potential for subcontracting under specified conditions. The effort to develop and mature VR capabilities will support educational advancements in engineering and health-related fields, positioning partners and subcontractors to align with a strategic educational strategy in both regional and international contexts. Such opportunities are particularly suited to businesses with a history of delivering supportable, state-of-the-art technology solutions that enhance learning experiences.

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Notice Title

IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR OFFICE FOR STUDENTS PROJECT

Notice Description

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS The development of two new virtual teaching and learning environments * A state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Cave environment for our HLS faculty that can be used to deliver a simulated technology lab harnessing VR capability, and environment simulation, ensuring that facilities are up to date, replicates virtual medical equipment used in industry and within the health service and enables educational provision in allied health to address subject demand and to extend our subject provision. * A virtual Powerwall environment for our EEC faculty that incorporates high-precision digital manufacturing and a VR technology lab in the subject disciplines of engineering which are vital to meet the current demand for skills, support future growth and to support competitiveness within markets that will grow significantly during the next decade. * A vision and strategy that supports our commitment to provide world class immersive education facilities for teaching, learning, collaboration, and modern workspaces. * To identify a 5-year strategic immersive environment partner that can work with Coventry University long term on key regional and international objectives, helping to transform our technologies that support our digital academic infrastructure and staff and student environments. A supplier who can provide a complete service wrap from concept to delivery and become an extension to our existing digital architecture teams. Sub-contracting may be considered in some circumstances; however the supplier must front the contract and agree to the University Group's Terms and Conditions in Appendix C by signing Appendix D, Declaration of Compliance * A supplier who can help develop and mature our VR standards delivering high quality, reliable and supportable technologies which will add value by enhancing the delivery of learning and improving the user experiences of simulated environment technology Procurement documents can be located at the URL address below. This is also the same location to reply to the tender. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23dfee22-778b-4e7d-8a20-0ef6e785c89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54924e66-f38c-42ca-914d-1f1a5633ec78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

32400000 - Networks

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,733,142 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANIMMERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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