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title: "Purchase of new driving simulator software (and associated hardware)"
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# Purchase of new driving simulator software (and associated hardware)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ec425b0-c2c8-489e-a553-a49b9ca3cf13

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM is seeking to procure new driving simulator software and associated hardware to enhance its driving simulator facility, specifically catering to research projects, student activities, and open days. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages, with a contract value of £41,368. The procurement method adopted is a direct single tender action due to its below threshold status. The tender period has concluded, with the contract effective from 10 April 2022.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the software development sector, to leverage their expertise in specialised driving simulation technology. Firms that develop Human Factors software tailored for the UK driving environment would find this procurement particularly relevant. Given the nature of the project and its emphasis on collaborative research, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and understand the nuances of UK traffic scenarios will be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

Purchase new driving simulator software (and associated hardware) for use in updating and extending our existing Faculty of Engineering driving simulator facility. The enhanced simulator will primarily be used in funded research projects and will be paid for by our current iUK project ServCity (RC45RH) - however, the simulator will used for PhD and student project/teaching activities and University/Faculty open days. This supplier also develops this software, so it is only available from them. We need to purchase this specific software for five key reasons: 1) we will need to use this software this year in an existing project (TAS Hub) in collaboration with a team at University of Southampton who have the exact same software developed by this company - and we will need directly comparable data to provide the reliability in the research; 2) moreover, it is the only Human Factors software currently available for use with the UK driving situation (on left side of road, specific road signs etc.) that also offers the full range of future automation features needed for our planned research; 3) it is now the standard for Human Factors research driving simulator software in the UK offering a comprehensive database of UK driving scenarios for studies; 4) the majority of other Universities/ Research institutes in the UK who conduct research in this area now use this same software, including Universities we are likely to collaborate with in future projects - such as Loughborough University, Warwick University and TRL; 5) our industrial partners/funders are very keen for us to use this software, as they are fully aware of its capabilities in this form of research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b30038d-93f7-40d0-a865-31d891059550 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,368 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,368 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST ENGINEERING ANTYCIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b30038d-93f7-40d0-a865-31d891059550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b30038d-93f7-40d0-a865-31d891059550
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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