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DMIU - VIRTUAL REALITY KITS

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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08 Mar 2021 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is focused on the acquisition of 15 Virtual Reality Kits by the Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. This initiative falls within the audio-visual equipment industry and has been classified as a goods procurement under the CPV classification system. The procurement method used is a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, with an award value of £17,000. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 3rd March 2021 and conclude on 3rd June 2021, while the tender period ended on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual or multimedia equipment to engage with public-sector clients. Businesses with the capability to supply high-quality virtual reality technology could particularly benefit, as well as those with a proven track record in similar supply contracts. The ongoing partnership with RedboxVR Ltd indicates that successful suppliers may position themselves favourably for future contracts and collaborations within this sector.

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Notice Title

DMIU - VIRTUAL REALITY KITS

Notice Description

Approval to purchase 15 Virtual Reality Kits through RedBox VR. Already purchased 15 kits from same supplier so now twice the size of purchase so put on contracts finder as one off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3bf4132-fe50-4b06-bdde-0b921b1de588
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fab231f-7824-4f03-88aa-610e2f0df09c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 3 Jun 2021 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDBOXVR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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