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VR Training Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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23 Jun 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process led by the University of Sussex, the contract for supplying VR Training Equipment in the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment has reached the award stage. The process, identified by the title "VR Training Equipment," has been concluded with the award on 28 January 2025. This contract is valued at £93,131.25 and falls under the goods procurement category. Situated in Brighton, the University of Sussex opted for a limited procurement method, which entails an award procedure without prior publication. The procurement targeted various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual reality and precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in medical training applications. With RedBoxVR Ltd successfully attaining the contract as the supplier, similar companies within the large-scale supplier domain could find future potential in competing for similar tenders. Businesses offering cutting-edge technology solutions focused on delivering virtual reality equipment in educational and medical settings may find lucrative prospects in exploring opportunities with public institutions like universities, as they continue to evolve their training methodologies with advanced technological integrations.

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Notice Title

VR Training Equipment

Notice Description

Virtual Reality Training Equipment

Procurement Information

Below Threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,131 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDBOXVR

Further Information

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