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Hardware and Software for Virtual Reality Headset for Drive Safety Campaigns

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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24 Apr 2023 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for "Hardware and Software for Virtual Reality Headset for Drive Safety Campaigns" in the goods category. The tender, which was an open procedure, had a total value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £20,000. The contract period is from April 24, 2023, to April 23, 2024. The tender closed on April 6, 2023, with the award announced on April 18, 2023. Redbox VR Ltd was awarded the contract, worth £29,487.80, to supply the required goods, with delivery addresses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This public procurement contract presents opportunities for businesses interested in supplying training simulators related to virtual reality headsets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender especially suitable for bidding. Businesses focusing on hardware and software development, particularly those specialising in VR technology for safety campaigns, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is the buying organisation for this contract, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage with a public sector entity in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Hardware and Software for Virtual Reality Headset for Drive Safety Campaigns

Notice Description

Hardware and Software for Virtual Reality Headset for Drive Safety Campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c795466-71f6-4c7d-a16a-ca57d90e66aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,487 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Carly Ricco
Contact Email
cricco@hwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7824301446

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8TA
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDBOX VR

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