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title: "Purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator"
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# Purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee8ff10c-8c0c-4b45-95a2-79bd5c030063

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator, classified under the goods category of simulators. This procurement process, which followed an open method with a tender initiation type, is now complete. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2022 and will terminate on 31st July 2022. The tender period concluded on 3rd December 2021, and the award was published on 1st February 2022. The University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon, with a postal code of PL4 8AA.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in simulation technologies, particularly those with expertise in digital twin methodologies and vessel simulations. Businesses that can deliver high-quality simulators and have experience in offshore simulations would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts with the University. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, providing a pathway for these businesses to expand their capabilities in the growing field of marine technology.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is a delivery partner in the Deed of Grant Funding Agreement for the project Cornwall Flow Accelerator, number O5R19P03188 (Wave Hub Development Services Limited, 2021). Its expertise within the project is defined as: "Digital twin expertise centred on creating offshore simulations in a virtual environment from a machine-learning perspective, together with vessel simulation expertise" (Wave Hub Development Services Limited, 2021).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58018c5-5613-45ce-bfd4-180844b9b55c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £495,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONGSBERG DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58018c5-5613-45ce-bfd4-180844b9b55c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58018c5-5613-45ce-bfd4-180844b9b55c
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40409&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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