---
title: "Purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f314"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f314

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is conducting a procurement process for the Purchase of a Dynamic Positioning Simulator, classified under the CPV code 34150000 (Simulators). This procurement is part of the Cornwall Flow Accelerator project and is categorised as goods. The tender is currently in the awards stage, having been awarded to Kongsberg Digital AS for an amount of £495,000, with the contract signed on 28th January 2022. The delivery location is Plymouth, and this open procedure is covered by the GPA, with all submissions processed electronically and written.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the simulation technology and maritime sectors, particularly those with expertise in digital twin technology and machine-learning applications in offshore environments. Firms that specialise in simulators or similar technologies would be particularly well-positioned to compete, leveraging the project’s innovative focus on creating virtual offshore simulations, which aligns with emerging trends in maritime training and development.

## 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002840-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | 5 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £495,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLK41 Plymouth |

## 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 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002840-2022
- 3 Nov 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027558-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40409&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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