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title: "Supply of Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Simulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c21a"
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buyer: "DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE"
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# Supply of Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Simulators

Buyer: DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c21a

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## Summary

The Dundee and Angus College is conducting a procurement process for the Supply of Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Simulators. The procurement involves goods falling under the welding equipment category. The procurement has passed into the award stage, with TechSoft UK Ltd being the active supplier. The contract was signed on 17th July 2023, and the delivery location is at Dundee and Angus College, UK. The tender involved the evaluation of multiple criteria, including technical requirements accounting for 80% of the award criteria.

This tender for Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Simulators by Dundee and Angus College presents opportunities for businesses in the welding equipment sector. Companies with expertise in welding equipment manufacturing and supply would be well-suited to compete. The procurement has a focus on quality and price considerations, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate their technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness. The contract period is set for 4 years, presenting a long-term partnership opportunity for successful suppliers.

## Notice

The Supply of Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Simulators for Dundee and Angus College and Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) over the course of a 4-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders will be evaluated within the following process and contract award will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, having regard to the price and quality of the Tender, as follows. Firstly, the Tenderer will be judged on the basis of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) response: Tenderers Details -Information concerning the tenderer -Information about the tenderer -Information about the reliance on the capacities of the other entities -Information concerning subcontractors on whose capacity the tenderer does not rely Exclusion Grounds Tenderers (Economic Operators) may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred within Part 3 of the Qualification Envelope. In accordance with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations 2015 and Regulation 8, 9 and 10 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Selection Criteria The Tenderer will be assessed on the responses within Part of the Qualification Envelope and any supplementary information obtained on whether it has met the satisfactory minimum standards of: (the following selection criteria will be assessed on a pass or fail basis). This information will be used to assess the Tenderers economic and financial standing. Tenderers are required to provide details of yearly turnover for the last three financial years - 2021/22, 2020/2021 and 2019/20 The annual turnover must not be lower than 50% of the overall contract value. Insurance Requirements It is the requirement of this contract that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract A copy of the Insurance Certificate or Brokers Letter to be provided at the award stage to demonstrate that the Insurance Requirements can be met. All Insurance requirements are minimum standards and are mandatory. A fail will result in elimination of the procurement exercise. It is the requirement of this contract that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10 million GBP, Public Liability Insurance = 5 million GBP Technical or Professional Ability Tenderers will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services. Provide three relevant examples of services carried out during the last three years. The information provided should cover the following areas - - a description of the goods and services delivered (relevant to the subject matter of the tender) - contract value and dates. - previous or current customer details Technicians and Technical Bodies Tenderers are required to provide details of technicians and technical bodies who they can call upon, especially those responsible for quality control. Sub Contacting Tenderers are required to provide details of the proportion (i.e., percentage) of the contract that is intended for subcontracts. Environmental Management and Health & Safety Standards Tenderers must be able to demonstrate that it has a robust approach to Environmental Management and Health & Safety Standards. Environmental Management Systems or Standard Tenderers must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate. Health and Safety Procedures Tenderers must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 45001 (or equivalent).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD3 8LE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Strathmartine |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020745-2023
- 19 Apr 2023 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011249-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dundeeandangus.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000729808
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00221

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