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Contract for the Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Apr 2022 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a contract for the supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headsets. This procurement, classified under peripheral equipment, was initiated as a selective tender process, with a minimum value of £37,251.50 and a total value of £44,701.80. The contract period ran from 11 February 2022 to 8 April 2022. The tender process closed on 10 February 2022, and the award notice was published on 26 April 2022, with delivery to be made to the university's address in Birmingham, England.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in peripheral technology and equipment supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling similar contracts within the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, providing they can meet the quality and delivery requirements stipulated in the contracts. Engaging with universities and other educational institutions can significantly enhance the market presence and revenue potential of tech suppliers in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset. Made as a call off to FRAM445/19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d75d17-e167-46a7-8bee-ccc8313bdc13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,251 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 8 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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