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Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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01 May 2024 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for the "Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility" project in the services category. The project involves upgrading software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, funded by UK Research and Innovation. The procurement method was negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract has been awarded to Holovis International Ltd, with a total value of £106,000.

This tender by the University of Exeter offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in computer upgrade services to participate. The project is located in Exeter, UK, and is aimed at enhancing the university's research facility. Businesses with expertise in quality IT services and solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specialised nature of the requirement and the technological advancements involved.

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Notice Title

Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility

Notice Description

The University has received funding to upgrade its existing software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, which can only be provided by the incumbent supplier. This requirement is funded by UK Research and Innovation via the Horizon programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has received funding to upgrade its existing software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, which can only be provided by the incumbent supplier.

Procurement Information

The incumbent supplier is the only entity able to upgrade their hardware and software in the University's existing VSimulator facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0456b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72540000 - Computer upgrade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLOVIS INTERNATIONAL

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