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Supply of Fabrication and Welding AR-VR Welding Training Equipment

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Inverness College UHI involves the supply, delivery, and installation of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) welding training equipment at their Inverness Campus. Targeted within the education industry category, this contract has successfully progressed from the tender stage, beginning on 07 July 2025, and concluded with an award on 11 September 2025. The open procedure method ensured broad accessibility and competitive bidding, culminating in the recent award of the contract to Seabery SL. The contract requires the installation to be completed by 06 October 2025, suggesting that preparations and supplier collaboration are vital in the final stages to meet the Go Live Date.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the educational technology and advanced training sectors, especially those specialising in VR and AR applications. The supply of state-of-the-art AR-VR welding equipment not only aligns with modern educational practices but also offers expansive growth potential for companies by fulfilling the innovative needs of academic institutions. The awarded procurement value stands at £110,000, reflecting the economic scope. Businesses equipped with expertise in immersive training solutions and those capable of providing reliable support services will find opportunities to collaborate with educational bodies, potentially leading to additional future contracts as UHI reserves the right to procure more equipment during the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fabrication and Welding AR-VR Welding Training Equipment

Notice Description

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of 5 Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) welding simulators. The system will utilise AR and/or VR to simulate real-world welding scenarios, providing an immersive training experience. It will allow students to practice without the material waste associated with traditional welding training. The AR/VR environment will provide a safe training space, reducing the risks of injuries and costs related to physical materials and equipment wear. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. The equipment needs to be installed by the Contractor by 06 October 2025 (Go Live Date).

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Inverness is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery and installation of 5 Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) welding simulators. The system will utilise AR and/or VR to simulate real-world welding scenarios, providing an immersive training experience. It will allow students to practice without the material waste associated with traditional welding training. The AR/VR environment will provide a safe training space, reducing the risks of injuries and costs related to physical materials and equipment wear. The equipment will be installed in our Inverness campus, located at 1 Inverness Campus, Inverness IV2 5NA. The equipment needs to be installed by the Contractor by 06 October 2025 (Go Live Date).. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Further information about the UKSF can be found at the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Options: The Authority reserves the right to add additional purchases of Welding Simulators during the duration of the Contract.

Renewal: Further to the initial 36 month term,the option of an additional 2 x 12-month extensions subject to contractor performance may apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803557
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538971
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

42662100 - Electric welding equipment

44315100 - Welding accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Seabery SL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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