--- title: "Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders - Updated" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2021-02-18" --- # Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders - Updated Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c770007-bd92-4205-af8c-68a3b445dad8.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol is seeking suppliers for the "Reality Emulator Sub Systems x 5 Tenders," with a total estimated value of £4,700,000. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The tender process will employ an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants. The tender period is set to close on 23 March 2021, with contract commencement anticipated on 30 April 2021, lasting until 29 April 2024. Suppliers must register on the University of Bristol's eProcurement portal to participate and are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement beforehand. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses operating in the technology sector, especially those with expertise in augmented and virtual reality systems, data processing, and IT infrastructure solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative software development and integration services are particularly encouraged to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses have the potential to establish long-term partnerships with a prestigious educational institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to their growth strategy. ## Notice The Reality Emulator is composed of four equipment sub systems, integrated through an integration, management and monitoring layer: - Immersive Sub System: provides interactive multi-user virtual and augmented reality experiences. - Data Sub System: ingests and outputs media and data feeds, performs batch and real-time data processing, supplies, and stores archived data. - Compute Sub System: executes models of real-world phenomena on a mixture of CPU, GPU and programmable hardware. - Network Sub System: a programmable substrate for communications within the RE on the University of Bristol sites and to and from remote hubs and mobile devices. There will also be a Management and Monitoring and Integration Sub System & integration partner: the unified integration of all Sub Systems that constitute the Reality Emulator enabling a single 'pane of glass' for monitoring and managing the RE as a whole Service. This advert covers the 5 tender opportunities which are available to Suppliers. Please note Suppliers are required to sign a NDA prior to being transferred to the 5 tender events. Suppliers can access the NDA at the University of Bristol's E-Procurement portal at: https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html Estimated Values are as follows: Immersive Sub System - PS1.5m Data Sub System - PS337,500 Network System - PS 1.2m Compute Sub System - PS860,000 Management, Monitoring, and Integration Sub System - PS800,000 Additional information: Suppliers should register at the University's portal to access the opportunity (Reality Emulator) THIS OPPORTUNITY NOTICE SEEKS TO UPDATE THE MARKET ON ONGOING TENDERS X 5. THE OPPORTUNITY WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON THE 23RD OF DECEMBER 2020 AND THIS NOTICE DOES NOT SEEK TO START A NEW COMPETITION. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE THAT THE CHANGE IN TENDER CLOSING DATE HAS CHANGED FROM THE 25TH OF JANUARY 2021 TO THE 23/03/2021, AND IS INTENDED TO ADVISE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS WHICH MAY BE INTERESTED, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb620be-0b5c-4fdd-8dfd-a7ef4eb720ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,700,000 | | 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 BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Feb 2021 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb620be-0b5c-4fdd-8dfd-a7ef4eb720ce - 23 Dec 2020 at 19:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9227ac2f-7aa1-495d-8391-b2d91d6ff795 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb620be-0b5c-4fdd-8dfd-a7ef4eb720ce 18th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9227ac2f-7aa1-495d-8391-b2d91d6ff795 23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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