--- title: "Immersive Business Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS" published: "2020-11-23" --- # Immersive Business Project Buyer: FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57b19e6d-1e1d-457c-b929-cada28453c76.json) ## Summary The Immersive Business Project is undertaken by Falmouth Exeter Plus and involves the construction and refurbishment of a cutting-edge immersive technology facility on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. The project, which has a budget of £400,000 and is primarily classified under the CPV code for construction work for university buildings, aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region with technologies such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. This tender falls under an open procurement method and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 30th June 2020 and conclude by 30th December 2020. The tender period closed on 5th June 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction and technology firms, particularly those with experience in educational or research facility projects. SMEs specialising in building construction, IT installations, and innovative technological solutions could successfully engage in this tender, contributing to the establishment of a pioneering facility that will benefit the regional economy. Engagement with collaborative efforts in construction and design would also be essential, as the successful contractor will need to coordinate closely with the existing design consultancy team. ## Notice The Works comprise construction & refurbishment of a unique immersive technology facility, designed to enable SMEs in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIOS) to access and benefit from virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies . This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Specifically, the Works will comprise the refurbishment of space within the existing Daphne du Maurier building on the Penryn Campus to create the Immersive Business facility. This will involve the creation of a new entrance with meet and greet space, 2nr VR arena spaces, meeting room, offices, storage, and WCs together with specialist IT installations and all associated works. Additional information: THE IMMERSIVE BUSINESS PROJECT The Works comprise construction of a unique immersive technology facility, designed to ena-ble SMEs in Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly to access and benefit from virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies for Falmouth University on the Penryn Campus. This project is part financed by European Funds. The new Immersive Business Building will be a single storey building. The approx. GIFA is 248m2. The Immersive project is an ERDF funded building. The Works will also include: * Connections to the existing site services. * Re-modelling of the external areas including new paving, soft landscaping and external facade works. The Penryn Campus is set in 100 acres, is close to the town of Falmouth and the site is shared by Falmouth University and UoE of which FXPlus manages and/or delivers all shared services on the Campus. More information on the Penryn Campus can be found at: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/penryn-campus Currently Falmouth University's consultancy team MWJV (Lead Consultant) Quay Studious (In-terior Designer) MBA (Structural Engineer), SJH Consulting (M&E engineer) have completed the design to the end of RIBA Stage 4. Falmouth University has appointed a lead consultant (MWJV), the successful contractor/ Bidder will be required to work collaboratively with those appointed in connection with the Immersive Business Building in order to achieve Falmouth University's requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6710bda5-d6ad-49e4-8ec4-f699956b7674 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £328,477 | | 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 | FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS | | Locality | PENRYN | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR10 9FE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan | | Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRADY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214400 - Construction work for university buildings ## Release History - 23 Nov 2020 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6710bda5-d6ad-49e4-8ec4-f699956b7674 - 20 May 2020 at 10:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d45704a-04d1-4c4b-a3ae-401e1f3e5046 - 12 May 2020 at 10:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d45704a-04d1-4c4b-a3ae-401e1f3e5046 - 12 May 2020 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d45704a-04d1-4c4b-a3ae-401e1f3e5046 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6710bda5-d6ad-49e4-8ec4-f699956b7674 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d45704a-04d1-4c4b-a3ae-401e1f3e5046 20th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b364ceea-1e78-4b1d-b8de-e3eec3f70d18 What to Do Next - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home In-tend ## Notice URLs - https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/penryn-campus ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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