Award

1306989 - 10 x VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET SYSTEM UK - UK1747706

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 11:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Of The West Of England, located at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the supply of 10 virtual reality headset systems, classified under the CPV codes for Cameras and Software package and information systems. The procurement, valued at GBP 70,250, utilised the "Other - BVS" procurement method. The award stage was reached, with the award notice published on 26th February 2025, following the close of the tender period on 28th January 2025. The contract period spanned from 29th January to 30th January 2025, with the delivery address in Bristol, BS16 1QY.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the virtual reality hardware and software sector, especially SMEs, given the specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract awarded to HILCO EUROPE highlights the demand for innovative tech solutions within educational institutions, making it ideal for tech suppliers looking to expand their market reach, particularly those with capabilities in advanced VR technologies and related software systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1306989 - 10 x VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET SYSTEM UK - UK1747706

Notice Description

1306989 - 10 x VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET SYSTEM UK - UK1747706

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb6a8914-9543-4e29-82dd-4deb2fdb8d5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88200eb-d510-42bd-986f-a8abbd972890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILCO EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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