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UOE/2017/038/PF - VSimulators

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 May 2017 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for the procurement of an electrically driven motion simulator under the title "UOE/2017/038/PF - VSimulators." This project falls within the industry category of research, testing, and scientific technical simulators and has a total contract value of £2,800,000. The tender period concluded on 22nd May 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 5th June 2017 and run until 1st July 2019. The procurement was conducted through an unspecified method and was open to the supply of goods, specifically targeting providers capable of delivering sophisticated simulation technology.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the technology and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in virtual reality, simulation equipment, and motion technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the buying organisation is receptive to bids from a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with experience in delivering high-tech solutions and innovative engineering projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOE/2017/038/PF - VSimulators

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of an electrically driven motion simulator capable of moving a rigid platform with accelerations ranging from below the level of human vibration perception to the level of significant discomfort. The platform surface will contain force plates for recording occupant ground reaction forces and equipped with optical and inertial motion capture systems and audio/video recording. A Virtual Reality (VR) solution will be supplied allowing multiple participants to simultaneously experience a rendered environment in 1:1 scale. The VR system will connect with the motion platform and multi-user tracking system for both data acquisition and correct rendering perspective of each user.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29a5c3f5-518d-4e35-8608-dee24f003a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13878d9e-0135-46a1-a3b8-48e538195ac2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2017 - 1 Jul 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOVIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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