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Award of contract - Simulator upgrade - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a public body governed by UK law and located in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract for the upgrade of its bespoke Marine Simulator research facility. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for audio-visual equipment, represents a significant investment in education-related infrastructure. The contract, identified by reference AU25/35, was completed on 14th January 2026 and involves goods provision through a limited procurement method. This method was chosen to ensure specific technical requirements could only be met by the selected supplier, OSC AS. The project's total value is £326,767, and it primarily targets enhancements to audio-visual equipment at the University's NDC facility, situated in the UKM50 region.

This tender offers strategic opportunities for niche businesses specialising in advanced marine simulation technology, particularly those able to address highly specific technical requirements. It presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering state-of-the-art audio-visual solutions. The awarded contract highlights a lucrative opportunity for companies with similar expertise to build relationships with educational institutions and enhance their portfolios with innovative tech-driven projects in the sector of educational equipment and upgrades.

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Notice Title

Award of contract - Simulator upgrade - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Upgrade of the bespoke Marine Simulator research facility at NDC:

Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of the bespoke Marine Simulator research facility at NDC.

Procurement Information

The grounds for justification of awarding this contract without seeking offers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,767 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSC

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