Award

VIRTUAL REALITY MEDICAL SIMULATION SOFTWARE

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2024 at 08:41

TenderAmendment

07 Oct 2024 at 12:30

TenderAmendment

16 Aug 2024 at 07:39

Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has awarded a contract for the development of virtual reality medical simulation software. The tender, titled "VIRTUAL REALITY MEDICAL SIMULATION SOFTWARE," falls under the industry-specific software package category (CPV: 48100000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The awarded contract period is from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026, with possibilities for extension for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The software is intended for use by the University’s School of Health and Care and other partners, providing bespoke purpose-built simulations for an unlimited number of users.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software, particularly those experienced in virtual reality and medical simulation. Companies capable of delivering customisable VR platforms that can accommodate a high number of users are well-suited to compete in future similar projects. The contract's scale, valued at £200,000, and the potential for extensions, offer a lucrative prospect for suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in the educational and healthcare simulation sectors.

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Notice Title

VIRTUAL REALITY MEDICAL SIMULATION SOFTWARE

Notice Description

Coventry University is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide medical simulation software that may be accessed via virtual reality 'VR' headset and laptop or desktop and via Cave Automatic Virtual Environment 'CAVE'. In addition, this software must have some editable features, to allow us to create bespoke purpose-built simulations. It is expected that the software will allow an unlimited number of users or 'seats' so that it may be used by all learners across the School of Health and Care and wider partners. This software is required for a period of two years, commencing 1st November 2024, and expiring on 31st October 2026. Following a successful contract review, there may be a possibility of extending the contract for a further two, one-year periods. Please see section 9 of the ITT document for further detail on the product and service requirements related to this contract. Please find the required documents on our tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home All correspondence should be received through In-tend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8eae99f-516a-4420-9fff-9f99d8de911a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e4eda1-ac95-4970-befa-0fdf256a5523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2026 2-3 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD MEDICAL SIMULATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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