Tender

Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders - Updated

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

18 Feb 2021 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 19:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for the "Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders," with a total estimated value of £4,700,000. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The tender process will employ an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants. The tender period is set to close on 23 March 2021, with contract commencement anticipated on 30 April 2021, lasting until 29 April 2024. Suppliers must register on the University of Bristol's eProcurement portal to participate and are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement beforehand.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses operating in the technology sector, especially those with expertise in augmented and virtual reality systems, data processing, and IT infrastructure solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative software development and integration services are particularly encouraged to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses have the potential to establish long-term partnerships with a prestigious educational institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to their growth strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders - Updated

Notice Description

The Reality Emulator is composed of four equipment sub systems, integrated through an integration, management and monitoring layer: - Immersive Sub System: provides interactive multi-user virtual and augmented reality experiences. - Data Sub System: ingests and outputs media and data feeds, performs batch and real-time data processing, supplies, and stores archived data. - Compute Sub System: executes models of real-world phenomena on a mixture of CPU, GPU and programmable hardware. - Network Sub System: a programmable substrate for communications within the RE on the University of Bristol sites and to and from remote hubs and mobile devices. There will also be a Management and Monitoring and Integration Sub System & integration partner: the unified integration of all Sub Systems that constitute the Reality Emulator enabling a single 'pane of glass' for monitoring and managing the RE as a whole Service. This advert covers the 5 tender opportunities which are available to Suppliers. Please note Suppliers are required to sign a NDA prior to being transferred to the 5 tender events. Suppliers can access the NDA at the University of Bristol's E-Procurement portal at: https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html Estimated Values are as follows: Immersive Sub System - PS1.5m Data Sub System - PS337,500 Network System - PS 1.2m Compute Sub System - PS860,000 Management, Monitoring, and Integration Sub System - PS800,000 Additional information: Suppliers should register at the University's portal to access the opportunity (Reality Emulator) THIS OPPORTUNITY NOTICE SEEKS TO UPDATE THE MARKET ON ONGOING TENDERS X 5. THE OPPORTUNITY WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON THE 23RD OF DECEMBER 2020 AND THIS NOTICE DOES NOT SEEK TO START A NEW COMPETITION. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE THAT THE CHANGE IN TENDER CLOSING DATE HAS CHANGED FROM THE 25TH OF JANUARY 2021 TO THE 23/03/2021, AND IS INTENDED TO ADVISE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS WHICH MAY BE INTERESTED,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb620be-0b5c-4fdd-8dfd-a7ef4eb720ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2024 3-4 years
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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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