Tender

Flight Simulator

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is seeking bids for the procurement of a flight simulator to enhance the experience of engineering students. The tender, titled "Flight Simulator," falls under the "Flight simulators" industry category (CPV code 34741400) and is currently in the tender stage. The simulator must meet detailed specifications to ensure an immersive and realistic flying experience. The procurement process is open with a tender period ending on 3rd December 2024 at 10:00 AM, and the contract period is set from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2026. The simulator is to be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in flight simulator technologies and components. Companies capable of providing high-fidelity simulations, advanced display setups, and customizable flight control options will be well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this a valuable opportunity for specialised technology providers to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution and potentially expand their market reach. The procurement method details are marked as "Other," indicating flexibility in the selection process, which may benefit innovative and competitive proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flight Simulator

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for the purchase of a flight simulator. The simulator is to be used to allow engineering students to experience flying different aircraft. It needs to be immersive, give realistic feeling control and a wide array of data simulating real world conditions. The following technical specifications are required: * To provide an immersive experience the simulator should feature either multiple displays and/or VR. * The ability to simulate multiple different fixed wing aircraft. * Different flight control options with a minimum of a single yoke and a flight stick. * A minimum of a single seat included. * Multiple displays showing live simulated data. * Flight control switch panel (this needs to be operational but doesn't need to be an exact replica of a specific aircraft). * All computing requirements and software for operation should be included. * Able to be powered using UK 3 pin plugs (240v).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba2b4259-fa2e-4b8e-a1d5-465efbdb4cc5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a819929e-bc7d-4fee-90eb-97e1be4cdfd8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
Sarah Turton
Contact Email
sarah.turton@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158486439

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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