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Immersion Room

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a public authority within the sub-central government category, has successfully completed the procurement of an "Immersion Room" for its medical school, located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement process is classified under the goods category and was carried out through a direct procurement method below threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2025 and is active from 1 April 2025 until 1 September 2025. The main supplier for this project is Gener8 Spaces Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Burnley, UK. The primary focus of this procurement is to supply training simulators, enhancing the educational resources for the medical school.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in educational and training technologies, particularly those with innovative solutions for immersive simulations. Businesses involved in developing or supplying advanced training simulators would have been well-suited to bid for such a contract, as it aligns closely with the University’s educational enhancement goals. The procurement used a streamlined process, favouring firms capable of promptly delivering specialised goods, which could encourage other businesses to position themselves effectively for future similar opportunities in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Immersion Room

Notice Description

Purchase of Immersive Room - Medical School Teaching

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050818
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENER8 SPACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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