--- title: "GB-Liverpool: Virtual Reality Suite for Materials Innovation Factory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2017-11-30" --- # GB-Liverpool: Virtual Reality Suite for Materials Innovation Factory Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-39087223-95ff-4d06-a2fd-f430b123e923.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is initiating a tender for the acquisition of a Virtual Reality Suite to be installed at the Materials Innovation Factory, a prominent project valued at £500,000, located in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving equipment like a 3D projector, rear projection screens, and visualisation workstations, with a minimum contract value of £100,000. The tender is currently in the open phase and submissions are due by 21 December 2017 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2018 and conclude by 31 March 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the technology and audiovisual sectors. Companies providing related equipment and services such as visualisation software, VR technology, and projection systems may find this tender aligns well with their offerings. Firms adept at delivering innovative solutions in the realm of materials science are particularly encouraged to compete for this project, potentially enhancing their market presence within academic and research environments. ## Notice The Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) is a PS68m development within the University of Liverpool Campus. Located in the heart of the Knowledge Quarter it will, on completion, be a world leading centre for Computer Aided Materials Science (CAMS) and house world leading academics working alongside industrial partners. We are looking to purchase a Virtual Reality (VR) suite to visualise experimental results and 3D structures in a collaborative environment. This tender is made up of 4 lots; 1. 3D projector and lens, and projection workstation 2. Rear projection screen 3. Optical tracking system 4. Visualisation Workstation with HTC VIVE Business Edition System Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Please note the return date for the Tender is 21/12/2017 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f451a-078a-4501-9740-550a7e902c21 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus ## Release History - 30 Nov 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f451a-078a-4501-9740-550a7e902c21 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1f451a-078a-4501-9740-550a7e902c21 30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=290733377 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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