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Nelson and Colne College - VR Equipment Contract

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Feb 2022 at 17:51

Tender

10 Dec 2021 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "Nelson and Colne College - VR Equipment Contract" has been initiated by Nelson and Colne College, located in Burnley, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. As part of the open procurement method, the tender process has been marked as complete, with the initial award signed on 8 February 2022. The contract included an option for extensions, and interested candidates were required to express their interest via a dedicated online platform prior to the submission deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and education sectors, especially those specialising in virtual reality (VR) hardware and software. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and technical capabilities, as well as compliance with specified insurance requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on quality criteria, such as compatibility and future-proofing, suggests that innovative solutions and strong post-installation support will be critical for success in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Nelson and Colne College - VR Equipment Contract

Notice Description

Nelson and Colne College require one supplier to provide the VR goods to the College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As above.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ffeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003624-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,386 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.newcombe@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 7872543773

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7YT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IGLOO VISION

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