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ITEP0963 - VSS VR training software update

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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19 Jun 2025 at 06:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, led by National Highways, focuses on updating the Variable signs and signals (VSS) Virtual Reality training software. This procurement falls under the public authority - central government category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Guildford. The process has reached the award stage, with Barnes Bridge Ltd being the successful supplier after a direct award method due to their merger with the original supplier. The contract, identified as ITEP0963, is valued at £150,000 and will run from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the milestone for future signature on 27th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in IT software solutions, particularly those with expertise in virtual reality applications. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with a capacity for software package development in the public sector, could find significant growth potential by engaging with such government projects. It highlights the benefits of forming strategic alliances or mergers, as demonstrated by Barnes Bridge Ltd's successful procurement outcome, paving the way for further collaborations in technological advancements for public sector projects.

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Notice Title

ITEP0963 - VSS VR training software update

Notice Description

updating the existing Variable signs and signals (VSS) Virtual Reality training software

Procurement Information

Initial supplier being contracted to update the existing software/ hardware that was purchased, MXT Reality UK Ltd intially provided the Virtual Reality training software/hardware and have now merged with Barnes Bridge Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033526-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNES BRIDGE

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