Award

Reality Emulator - Immersive Platform

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2023 at 15:16

Tender

20 Feb 2023 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is looking to procure an Immersive Platform for their Reality Emulator project. The contract has been awarded to Mechdyne Europe Limited. The contract is valued at £1,600,000 and involves the creation of a unique physical and virtual environment for studying complex systems. The procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period is from 19th August 2023 to 31st January 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in software packages and information systems to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suited to providing design, build, and testing services for immersive platforms are encouraged to participate. The location of the procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the main procurement category is goods. The tender deadline for submissions was 12th June 2023. Interested parties can contact the University of Bristol for more information.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Reality Emulator - Immersive Platform

Notice Description

The University of Bristol's Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) is creating the Reality Emulator (RE): a unique coordinated physical and virtual environment providing the capability to study complex technical and sociotechnical systems at different scales, in different contexts, and at different stages. A key requirement of the RE is the use of diverse datasets generated in real-time, over time, historically and at scale, that can be emulated, integrated and synthetically scaled to provide conditions for prospective research on digital innovation and intervention. The University is advising of the award of contract for the Immersive platform of the Reality Emulator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59ae527d-cbb9-4228-8e9c-e9102d7b23a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a79de3-7d37-4628-b9dc-284b440f4092
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ds14720@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MECHDYNE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-59ae527d-cbb9-4228-8e9c-e9102d7b23a4-2023-09-04T16:16:24+01:00",
    "date": "2023-09-04T16:16:24+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-59ae527d-cbb9-4228-8e9c-e9102d7b23a4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_240917/1254443",
        "title": "Reality Emulator - Immersive Platform",
        "description": "The University of Bristol's Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) is creating the Reality Emulator (RE): a unique coordinated physical and virtual environment providing the capability to study complex technical and sociotechnical systems at different scales, in different contexts, and at different stages. A key requirement of the RE is the use of diverse datasets generated in real-time, over time, historically and at scale, that can be emulated, integrated and synthetically scaled to provide conditions for prospective research on digital innovation and intervention. The University is advising of the award of contract for the Immersive platform of the Reality Emulator.",
        "datePublished": "2023-02-20T18:33:55Z",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72100000",
                "description": "Hardware consultancy services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72200000",
                "description": "Software programming and consultancy services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1600000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-06-12T14:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-08-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d712a0-a475-4ec8-8a69-a6a4112ca6b5",
                "datePublished": "2023-02-20T18:33:55Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Link to eSourcing Portal",
                "url": "https://tenders.bris.ac.uk"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-145259",
            "name": "University of Bristol",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Bristol"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS1 5DS",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ds14720@bristol.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-257257",
            "name": "Mechdyne Europe Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Mechdyne Europe Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "11 Merus Court, Meridian Bsiness Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1RJ, UNITED KINGDOM"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-145259",
        "name": "University of Bristol"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-59ae527d-cbb9-4228-8e9c-e9102d7b23a4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-07-28T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2023-09-04T16:16:23+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1600000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-257257",
                    "name": "Mechdyne Europe Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-08-19T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-01-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a79de3-7d37-4628-b9dc-284b440f4092",
                    "datePublished": "2023-09-04T16:16:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}