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Contract for development of Application-based AR experience of historic interiors of Margam Castle

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has finalised a contract under the 'Margam Interiors Project' to develop an application-based augmented reality (AR) experience of the historic interiors of Margam Castle. The project, which falls under the services industry category with a focus on software development and historical preservation, was initially tendered in July 2024 and awarded in December 2024. The contract has been signed with Zubr Virtual Reality Ltd., based in Bristol. Key dates include a contract signing on 30th August 2024 and a project completion deadline of 20th December 2024. The project is supported by funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being managed by Swansea University alongside Neath Port Talbot Borough Council.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in AR, educational software, and historical preservation. By engaging in this project, businesses can gain exposure to high-profile projects and collaborate with academic institutions. The project demands expertise in digital mapping, multimedia software development, and custom software services, making it ideal for tech companies with proficiency in these areas. The successful tenderer is expected to deliver a bilingual application that enriches cultural heritage tourism and provides a dynamic digital storytelling platform, potentially opening pathways to further similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract for development of Application-based AR experience of historic interiors of Margam Castle

Notice Description

THIS TENDER HAS BEEN AWARDED AND THIS IS THE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICESwansea University have now contracted a supplier to design and develop a bilingual (English/Welsh) interactive Mobile App to recreate the historic interiors of selected rooms of Margam Castle as part of the 'Margam Interiors Project' project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142964
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142964
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

48322000 - Graphics software package

48328000 - Image-processing software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48514000 - Remote access software package

48520000 - Multimedia software package

48983000 - Development software package

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

71354100 - Digital mapping services

72212000 - Programming services of application software

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212320 - Drawing and imaging software development services

72212322 - Graphics software development services

72212326 - Mapping software development services

72212328 - Image-processing software development services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212514 - Remote access software development services

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

72212983 - Development software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72262000 - Software development services

72416000 - Application service providers

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sue Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295890

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZUBR VIRTUAL REALITY

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