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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2508 Contract Agreement for the Provision of Additional 3D Environment for Museums in the Metaverse". This tender falls under the "education" industry category, and the procurement process was managed from the University's Procurement Office in Tay House, Glasgow. The procurement method used was an open procedure, classified as a services contract. The contract, worth £55,000 GBP, was signed on 9th December 2024. Key dates included the tender submission deadline of 1st November 2024 and the award date shortly thereafter. The contract involves developing additional 3D environments for the University's Metaverse museum project, intended for delivery within the UKM82 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for smaller enterprises specialising in 3D design and development. The winning bidder, Float, is a Glasgow-based SME, exemplifying that the contract is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses with expertise in real-time 3D environments and virtual curation. This project calls for creating optimised 3D assets, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in cutting-edge virtual reality and digital content creation. Companies with robust experience in delivering high-quality 3D environments for educational and cultural applications would have a competitive edge in such procurement exercises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2508 Contract Agreement for the Provision of Additional 3D Environment for Museums in the Metaverse

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2508 Contract Agreement for the Provision of Additional 3D Environment for Museums in the Metaverse. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2508 Contract Agreement for the Provision of Additional 3d Environment for Museums in the Metaverse.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780300
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 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 Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Float

Further Information

Notice Documents

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