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Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Forth Valley College

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24 Nov 2025 at 08:51

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28 Aug 2025 at 11:48

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28 Jul 2025 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, a public education institution located in Falkirk, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of multipurpose driving simulators. The contract, identified as "Provision for Multi-Purpose Driving Simulators," was awarded to Tenstar Simulation Ltd. The procurement, under the industry category of driving simulators (CPV 34151000), aims to introduce simulators for educational purposes at Forth Valley College's Falkirk campus, enhancing driving practice and reducing physical vehicle usage. Initially announced in July 2025, the tender progressed through an open procedure, with the final contract signed on 6th November 2025. The installation deadline for the equipment is set for 12th December 2025.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in advanced simulation technologies, particularly those with expertise in augmented and virtual reality systems. Business growth is achievable for companies capable of delivering high-quality, technologically advanced solutions that meet the college's stipulations for delivering immersive, simulated driving experiences. The project is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by Tenstar Simulation Ltd, which is an SME itself, demonstrating that smaller entities with specialised skills can successfully compete in such tenders. The room for further expansion through optional equipment upgrades during the contract period further enhances the potential for ongoing business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide Multi Purpose Driving Simulators and ongoing technical support. The driving simulators will be used to provide students with realistic driving experiences through simulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The College is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance and support of 4 multipurpose simulators. 2 larger simulators with realistic seating, controls, screens and motion and 2 smaller desktop portable solutions. The system will utilise AR and/or VR to simulate real-world driving scenarios, providing an immersive simulated training experience. It will allow students to practice without the need for multi vehicles and required space. The simulated environment will provide a safe training space, reducing the risks of injuries and costs related to driving physical vehicles. The equipment will be installed in our Falkirk campus, located at Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AD. The equipment needs to be installed by the Contractor by 12th December 2025. There may be a requirement to purchase additional equipment and upgrades throughout the duration of the contract.

Options: There may be requirements for upgrades or additional software throughout the duration of the contract.

Renewal: 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05676e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076264-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34151000 - Driving simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forth Valley College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tenstar simulation Ltd

Further Information

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