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09 Jun 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Huddersfield involved the direct purchase of a VR Solution from ReactXR Limited. This contract, classified under the 'goods' category and pertaining to the software package and information systems industry, was completed and signed on 28th April 2026. The procurement involved a direct method due to the below-threshold nature, bypassing competition. The University, located at Queensgate, Huddersfield, procured these services for the delivery region identified as UKE44 within the United Kingdom. Key dates in this process include the start and end of contract on 29th April 2026. The tender status is complete, with the procurement having been officially noted on 9th June 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality and technological solutions. Companies with expertise in software and information systems, particularly those structured as SMEs similar to ReactXR Limited, may find similar opportunities with institutions like the University of Huddersfield who engage in direct procurement methodologies. The lack of competition in this specific tender indicates potential for businesses able to engage in rapid or specialized solutions, making it advisable for such entities to seek relationships within public sector procurement channels. Expanding capabilities in this sector could open doors to partnerships with public authorities and academic institutions.

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Notice Title

VR Solution

Notice Description

Purchase of React-XR VR Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054252-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACTXR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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