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title: "IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR OFFICE FOR STUDENTS PROJECT"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR OFFICE FOR STUDENTS PROJECT

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23dfee22-778b-4e7d-8a20-0ef6e785c89d

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## Summary

Coventry University has completed the procurement process for the provision of IT equipment and software intended for its Office for Students project. This initiative falls within the category of office and computing machinery, specifically under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 30000000, and is geographically located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which was open and above the threshold, culminated in the award phase with Animmersion UK Ltd being selected as the supplier on 19th December 2023. The contract spans from 18th December 2023 to 18th December 2028, with a total value allocated at GBP 2,731,142.51. The procurement documents had previously been accessible until 5th July 2023, with the entire initiative aiming to bolster virtual learning environments through advanced virtual reality technologies.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in virtual reality and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive solutions from concept to delivery. Companies proficient in cutting-edge VR standards and immersive environment technology will find ample opportunity to partner with a prominent educational institution like Coventry University. While the awarded supplier, Animmersion UK Ltd, fronts the contract, there is potential for subcontracting under specified conditions. The effort to develop and mature VR capabilities will support educational advancements in engineering and health-related fields, positioning partners and subcontractors to align with a strategic educational strategy in both regional and international contexts. Such opportunities are particularly suited to businesses with a history of delivering supportable, state-of-the-art technology solutions that enhance learning experiences.

## Notice

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS The development of two new virtual teaching and learning environments * A state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Cave environment for our HLS faculty that can be used to deliver a simulated technology lab harnessing VR capability, and environment simulation, ensuring that facilities are up to date, replicates virtual medical equipment used in industry and within the health service and enables educational provision in allied health to address subject demand and to extend our subject provision. * A virtual Powerwall environment for our EEC faculty that incorporates high-precision digital manufacturing and a VR technology lab in the subject disciplines of engineering which are vital to meet the current demand for skills, support future growth and to support competitiveness within markets that will grow significantly during the next decade. * A vision and strategy that supports our commitment to provide world class immersive education facilities for teaching, learning, collaboration, and modern workspaces. * To identify a 5-year strategic immersive environment partner that can work with Coventry University long term on key regional and international objectives, helping to transform our technologies that support our digital academic infrastructure and staff and student environments. A supplier who can provide a complete service wrap from concept to delivery and become an extension to our existing digital architecture teams. Sub-contracting may be considered in some circumstances; however the supplier must front the contract and agree to the University Group's Terms and Conditions in Appendix C by signing Appendix D, Declaration of Compliance * A supplier who can help develop and mature our VR standards delivering high quality, reliable and supportable technologies which will add value by enhancing the delivery of learning and improving the user experiences of simulated environment technology Procurement documents can be located at the URL address below. This is also the same location to reply to the tender. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54924e66-f38c-42ca-914d-1f1a5633ec78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,733,142 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANIMMERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 32400000 - Networks
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54924e66-f38c-42ca-914d-1f1a5633ec78
- 19 Dec 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54924e66-f38c-42ca-914d-1f1a5633ec78
- 3 Jul 2023 at 13:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1
- 6 Jun 2023 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1
- 6 Jun 2023 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1
- 26 May 2023 at 09:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1
- 23 May 2023 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54924e66-f38c-42ca-914d-1f1a5633ec78
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7919bae-aa9e-48bb-ab5c-9bb313334db1
  3rd July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/

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