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title: "Contract for the Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset to the University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a95a30f9-b5d6-45bc-9664-999f020af63f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2022-04-26"
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# Contract for the Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a95a30f9-b5d6-45bc-9664-999f020af63f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a contract for the supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headsets. This procurement, classified under peripheral equipment, was initiated as a selective tender process, with a minimum value of £37,251.50 and a total value of £44,701.80. The contract period ran from 11 February 2022 to 8 April 2022. The tender process closed on 10 February 2022, and the award notice was published on 26 April 2022, with delivery to be made to the university's address in Birmingham, England.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in peripheral technology and equipment supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling similar contracts within the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, providing they can meet the quality and delivery requirements stipulated in the contracts. Engaging with universities and other educational institutions can significantly enhance the market presence and revenue potential of tech suppliers in this niche sector.

## Notice

Supply of HTC Vive Cosmos Business Edition VR Headset. Made as a call off to FRAM445/19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d75d17-e167-46a7-8bee-ccc8313bdc13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2022 - 8 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,251 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d75d17-e167-46a7-8bee-ccc8313bdc13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d75d17-e167-46a7-8bee-ccc8313bdc13
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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