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title: "Virtual Reality Suite - Upgrade"
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# Virtual Reality Suite - Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9f0a5b7-ea99-4515-807e-b09b6d11be38

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the upgrade of a Virtual Reality Suite at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre located in Catcliffe, Rotherham. This open procurement process, designated as a sub-threshold exercise, has a tender period that concludes on 20th December 2016 at 12 noon UK time. The contract is expected to commence on 21st December 2016 and run until 28th February 2017. The project falls under the CPV category related to laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with an estimated contract value of £150,000 and a minimum budget of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide installation and commissioning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate their capability to meet the project deadline and requirements. Companies that excel in innovative technology solutions may find this contract particularly advantageous, as the University seeks to enhance its existing Virtual Reality capabilities.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for supply of goods and services to the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham. Scope: The installation and commissioning of upgrade activity in respect of existing Virtual Reality equipment, installed at the Nuclear AMRC, Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, UK. Ideally required to be completed by the 31st of February 2017, where Tenderers are unable to meet this deadline, then their lead time for equipment and programme for completion must be clearly identified within their submission. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an sub threshold open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 20th of December 2016 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365020c-7c26-4231-b5e1-469e48481cd3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365020c-7c26-4231-b5e1-469e48481cd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365020c-7c26-4231-b5e1-469e48481cd3
  2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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