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title: "RFQ - Equine Mechanical Horse Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92fcd7fd-9919-43ea-81ae-733e397ea0d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST DURHAM COLLEGE"
published: "2023-10-25"
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# RFQ - Equine Mechanical Horse Simulator

Buyer: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92fcd7fd-9919-43ea-81ae-733e397ea0d8

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by East Durham College, located in Durham, United Kingdom. The college has recently awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Equine Event Horse Simulator/Mechanical Horse. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a value of GBP 105,606. The contract period is set from 25th October 2023 to 25th October 2024. The opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods and relates to training simulators.

This tender from East Durham College presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in equine training simulators. Companies that provide Mechanical Horse Eventing Simulators suitable for riders at all levels, including beginners and advanced learners, would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires expertise in Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country training, and software solutions. Businesses proficient in providing installation, support, maintenance, and training services for equine simulators are encouraged to participate and expand their market presence in the training simulators industry.

## Notice

The college request pricing for: Mechanical Horse/Simulator You are invited to quote for the supply of the under-mentioned goods/services in accordance with the enclosed terms and conditions. Quotations should be completed on the attached forms and must be submitted to joanne.wilson@eastdurham.ac.uk or procurement@eastdurham.ac.uk by the deadline. East Durham College requires a contractor to supply, deliver and install a new Equine Event Horse Simulator/Mechanical Horse to support our learners to develop skills across all disciplines. Following evaluation of responses, the college will determine which option is best for the college and will notify upon award the option awarded. Minimum Requirements The successful tenderer must be able to meet the following minimum requirements to progress in this opportunity: o Mechanical Horse Eventing Simulator including software. o Suitable for training riders at all levels from beginners to advanced. o Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country inclusive of tutorials to allow riders to develop skills across all 3 disciplines. o Lateral Work. o Saddle. o Images of options. o Technical Data. Tenderer to identify any additional items that have not been specifically requested by the College, but which are required to deliver a complete solution. Any additional costs must be identified in the Pricing Schedule. Software Tenderer must detail what the software includes. Please provide variations of software available. Installation and Commissioning Tenderer to detail installation and commissioning including but not limited to assembly and set up time scales, any costs associated must be included in the pricing schedule. Support, Maintenance and Warranties The tenderer must ensure that the equipment is provided with manufacturers guarantee/warranty and whether extended warranties are available. The tenderer must be able to offer a technical helpline should the college experience any technical issues. Training Tenderer will be required to provide training to staff on the functionalities of the equipment, including but not limited to, in person, user guides and training manuals. Delivery The supplier will be responsible for the delivery and installation of the goods. And should detail any specific delivery requirements in their response. (Including but not limited to access requirements for delivery of goods) Delivery will be required at the Houghall campus site. East Durham College Houghall Campus Durham DH1 3SG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92d2cc8-2ac5-412a-a6f9-bc2612681d0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,606 |
| 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 | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Peterlee West |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92d2cc8-2ac5-412a-a6f9-bc2612681d0f
- 26 Sep 2023 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8429065c-1f88-4af9-9152-4b03b9552abe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92d2cc8-2ac5-412a-a6f9-bc2612681d0f
  25th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8429065c-1f88-4af9-9152-4b03b9552abe
  26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/603594b4-c697-4c0a-b36c-ef8e50fb58d3
  RFQ - Horse Simulator
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9e63e33-2db5-4bc8-9efd-99e0d8f142a9
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22edef95-9ac7-4c6a-acc5-03da155d385a

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