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Provision, Maintenance and Further Development of a Medical Virtual Reality (VR) Training System

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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22 May 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Prifysgol Bangor/Bangor University concerns the provision, maintenance, and further development of a Medical Virtual Reality (VR) Training System. Located in Bangor, UK, the university acts as the buying organisation in this process, which falls under the category of 'Software package and information systems'. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 22nd May 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 5th June 2026 and run until 31st May 2028. This procurement employs a direct method, executed below the threshold without competition, with the award amounting to £192,000 gross. The procurement adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations and the UK Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents notable opportunities for enterprises specializing in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering innovative virtual reality solutions for medical training. The contract involves the development and integration of customized VR modules, analytics tools, and the enhancement of existing IT infrastructures, making it ideal for companies with expertise in VR technology and medical education. Firms with a track record in developing bespoke educational technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, positioning themselves as valued partners in the growing field of digital medical training solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision, Maintenance and Further Development of a Medical Virtual Reality (VR) Training System

Notice Description

The contract covers the ongoing provision, support, maintenance, and enhancement of a bespoke Medical Virtual Reality (VR) Training System used for clinical skills education, simulation based learning, and competency assessment within the Medical School. The system includes custom VR modules, analytics tools, and integrations with the authority's IT infrastructure and learning platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a088
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047622-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD MEDICAL SIMULATION

Further Information

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