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title: "WSMSE Simulation Suite"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-03-08"
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# WSMSE Simulation Suite

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb4bcd84-9cf6-4674-bbe5-6351133d5f5d

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## Summary

The Southampton Solent University is currently conducting a public procurement process for a project titled "WSMSE Simulation Suite." This initiative falls under the refurbishment works category and is located in Southampton, UK, with a tender period that ends on 10th April 2018. The project involves appointing a Design and Build contractor to create a maritime simulator suite, including the refurbishment of existing facilities to accommodate various simulators and classrooms. The contract is valued between £4,100,000 and £4,700,000, with an anticipated contract period starting on 7th May 2018 and concluding on 28th January 2019. This tender is being processed through an open procurement method, which is above the threshold for public contracts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and simulation technologies, particularly those with capabilities in designing and building educational facilities. Companies experienced in providing training aids, simulators, and associated maintenance services will find this contract particularly relevant. As the successful contractor will be responsible for the complete installation and management of the simulator suite, businesses that can effectively demonstrate experience in similar projects are encouraged to compete for this contract to potentially expand their presence in the maritime training sector.

## Notice

The University has a requirement to appoint a Design and Build main contractor to work under a two stage construction process (with pre-construction and construction stages) for the design and construction of a maritime simulator suite, consisting of the refurbishment of an existing University facility to accommodate a variety of maritime related training simulators, including but not limited to, Ships Bridge and Engine Room simulators, along with associated classroom, staff office spaces and FF and E The Contract will be inclusive of the supply and installation of the specialist Simulator Suite and equipment (by the appropriate Simulator sub-contractor), inclusive of a 5 year post contract maintenance period to be provided by the relevant simulator specialist. The successful contractor will be expected to tender, manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the installation of the maritime simulator suite. Additional information: To access the procurement documentation please register on our e-Tendering portal https:in-tendhost.co.uk/solent. The relevant documentation is available for download from this site. Registration on the University's InTend portal is free. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5091d2a-e7c3-421a-b891-5bc77b6954d9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 28 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HANTS |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34931400 - Ship bridge simulators
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214800 - Training facilities building
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2018 at 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5091d2a-e7c3-421a-b891-5bc77b6954d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5091d2a-e7c3-421a-b891-5bc77b6954d9
  8th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/solent/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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