Award

Provision Of Bespoke Conference Interpreting Suite - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to enhance its interpreter training by contracting for a bespoke conference interpreting suite. This procurement falls under the education industry category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 9 March 2022, following its planning phase that commenced earlier in the year. The total contract value is £223,539, showcasing the university's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate language students.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly in the field of conference interpreting and technology. Companies that provide state-of-the-art training solutions and facilities-focused products would be particularly well-suited to compete. This venture not only supports the university's educational mission but also opens avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in the public sector, ultimately fostering business growth through collaboration with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision Of Bespoke Conference Interpreting Suite - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Contract award for a bespoke conference interpreting suite, enabling us to produce well qualified and well trained interpreters at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Interpreter training facilities will also be used for the development of oral and listening skills by Modern Languages students more generally, offering a state-of-the-art resource which will support student recruitment in this area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a bespoke conference interpreting suite, enabling us to produce well qualified and well-trained interpreters at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Interpreter training facilities will also be used for the development of oral and listening skills by Modern Languages students.

Renewal: Warranties are required and details of how the products will be supported over an initial 3-year period, including relevant software and hardware updates. We reserve the right to extend warranty and support by mutual agreement by up to another 5 periods of one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610253
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443276
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

45214430 - Language laboratory construction work

48740000 - Foreign language translation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£223,539 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

TELEVIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377650
    Provision Of Bespoke Conference Interpreting Suite - University of Aberdeen - In order to enhance and develop its provision in interpreting, the University is now seeking to invest in a bespoke conference interpreting suite, enabling us to produce well qualified and well trained interpreters at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Interpreter training facilities will also be used for the development of oral and listening skills by Modern Languages students more generally, offering a state-of-the-art resource which will support student recruitment in this area.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443276
    Provision Of Bespoke Conference Interpreting Suite - University of Aberdeen - Contract award for a bespoke conference interpreting suite, enabling us to produce well qualified and well trained interpreters at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Interpreter training facilities will also be used for the development of oral and listening skills by Modern Languages students more generally, offering a state-of-the-art resource which will support student recruitment in this area.

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