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Acquisition of VRtex360 Augmented Reality Welding Training System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Jun 2018 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of the VRtex360 Augmented Reality Welding Training System has been conducted by the University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract, valued at £58,567, was awarded to Lincoln Electric (UK) Limited on 13th June 2018, with the contract period running from 14th June 2018 to 13th July 2018. This tender was initiated as a single-source authorisation under the training software package category, with the tender period concluding on 6th June 2018.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in educational technology, particularly those focusing on training systems and welding solutions. Companies that offer innovative training packages or augmented reality technologies are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with such opportunities can facilitate growth and expansion in sectors prioritising skilled training and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acquisition of VRtex360 Augmented Reality Welding Training System

Notice Description

Purchase of VRtex360 augmented reality welding training system and welding powersource. Package designed to transfer a trainee welder from having no experience, into a trained, coded, proficient welder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d3f067b-426f-40a2-9e3f-7e90da45bf3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b51066b2-ea19-4ecd-99dd-272b3be0514d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2018 - 13 Jul 2018 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Lindsey Turner
Contact Email
lindsey.turner@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLN ELECTRIC (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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