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DDaT25381 UKRI 3-Dimensional Visualisation Facility

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED acting as the buyer for the UKRI 3-Dimensional Visualisation Facility project. Completed through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within the CCS framework, this tender focuses on the supply of audio-visual equipment, specifically for the UK Research and Innovation. Located in England, with delivery addresses at postal code SN2 1FL, the contract covers a period from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2027. Key stages included the tender period ending on 14th November 2025 and the award published on 1st December 2025, indicating an active status of the award valued at £232,053.25 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the sourcing process tailored to favour SMEs capable of supplying specialised audio-visual equipment. The successful supplier, Virtalis Ltd, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to thrive in the provision of innovative technologies that align with UKRI's vision for advanced visualisation facilities. Companies in the audio-visual sector capable of leveraging similar framework agreements could find growth opportunities in catering to such dynamic client needs, thereby fostering business expansion within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25381 UKRI 3-Dimensional Visualisation Facility

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of 3-Dimensional Visualisation Facility. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS framework Audio Visual Technical Consultancy & Commissioning (RM6225). *** The contract variation has been implemented in accordance with the provisions set out in the original contract. The warranty period has been extended accordingly.***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ac4c60a-93d4-4b27-a48f-40d61dbfb8ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb1d019-2f1d-492a-b72b-d4ac1500fb29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,053 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,053 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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