Tender

GB-Liverpool: Virtual Reality Suite for Materials Innovation Factory

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Tender

30 Nov 2017 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is initiating a tender for the acquisition of a Virtual Reality Suite to be installed at the Materials Innovation Factory, a prominent project valued at £500,000, located in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving equipment like a 3D projector, rear projection screens, and visualisation workstations, with a minimum contract value of £100,000. The tender is currently in the open phase and submissions are due by 21 December 2017 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude by 31 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the technology and audiovisual sectors. Companies providing related equipment and services such as visualisation software, VR technology, and projection systems may find this tender aligns well with their offerings. Firms adept at delivering innovative solutions in the realm of materials science are particularly encouraged to compete for this project, potentially enhancing their market presence within academic and research environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Virtual Reality Suite for Materials Innovation Factory

Notice Description

The Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) is a PS68m development within the University of Liverpool Campus. Located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter it will, on completion, be a world leading centre for Computer Aided Materials Science (CAMS) and house world leading academics working alongside industrial partners. We are looking to purchase a Virtual Reality (VR) suite to visualise experimental results and 3D structures in a collaborative environment. This tender is made up of 4 lots; 1. 3D projector and lens, and projection workstation 2. Rear projection screen 3. Optical tracking system 4. Visualisation Workstation with HTC VIVE Business Edition System Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 21/12/2017 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f451a-078a-4501-9740-550a7e902c21
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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