--- title: "The Supply and Installation of an Immersive Suite Solution." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WREXHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-04-19" --- # The Supply and Installation of an Immersive Suite Solution. Buyer: WREXHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0453b8.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the tender titled "The Supply and Installation of an Immersive Suite Solution" is being conducted by Wrexham University. The procurement involves the supply, delivery, installation, and support of immersive technology for an immersive space on the Plas Coch campus. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 20th May 2024. The total value of the contract is GBP 250,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The immersive suite technology is expected to be supplied and delivered during Summer / Autumn 2024, with installation scheduled for September 2025. This tender by Wrexham University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in audio-visual equipment, multimedia equipment, software development, and installation services to compete. Companies well-suited to participate include those offering immersive technology solutions, simulation software, and equipment for educational and training purposes. The tender aims to create an engaging environment for teaching, research, and collaboration across disciplines, benefiting from high-fidelity simulation capabilities and cutting-edge technology. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for immersive learning experiences and digital training environments would find this opportunity suitable for business growth and development. ## Notice Wrexham University is looking to create an immersive space that will be used for a wide range of activities from training scenarios for our students and industry partners through to development of immersive training content and supporting technologies. The expectations and benefits of having this space are (but are not limited to): Improved teaching outcome by participating in a highly engaging environment. Improved student engagement Enhanced Research Opportunities through high-fidelity simulation Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration across the university External Partnership Development Better recruitment and retention Alignment with training solutions across industry and health sector Shared Learning Opportunities using collaborative technology approaches. Examples of its use include: Use the immersive space for 3D modelling and virtual walkthroughs of architectural designs or engineering projects, allowing students to explore structural integrity, aesthetics, and functionality in a simulated environment. Simulate different ecosystems and environmental changes, such as deforestation, urbanization, or climate change effects, enabling students to study impacts and mitigation strategies interactively. Conduct experiments within controlled, immersive environments to study human behavior, cognitive processes, and social interactions in various simulated scenarios. Investigate the effectiveness of immersive learning experiences on student engagement, retention, and performance across different disciplines. Simulate different ecosystems and environmental changes, such as deforestation, urbanization, or climate change effects, enabling students to study impacts and mitigation strategies interactively. Conduct experiments within controlled, immersive environments to study human behaviour, cognitive processes, and social interactions in various simulated scenarios. Provide simulations of clinical procedures, emergency room operations, or patient interactions for healthcare students and professionals to practice in a risk-free setting, enhancing skills and decision-making under pressure. Use virtual reality environments for patient rehabilitation, offering engaging activities that can aid in the recovery of motor skills and cognitive functions. Enable companies to design, prototype, and test new products in a virtual environment before moving to physical production, saving time and resources. Conduct safety training sessions in a controlled environment, simulating hazardous workplace scenarios without the risk of injury. Offer immersive training programs that simulate construction sites and urban planning scenarios, teaching best practices, safety protocols, and project management skills. Simulate crisis situations for fire, police, and emergency medical services, enhancing teamwork, communication, and response strategies in complex scenarios. Host interactive experiences and workshops for school groups, promoting interest in STEM fields through engaging, hands-on learning activities in a virtual environment. Provide community workshops focused on digital skills and literacy, using the immersive space to demonstrate and practice modern technologies. Create immersive art installations or performances that blend technology, sound, and visuals, offering new ways for artists to express ideas and for audiences to engage with art. Visualise and interact with data on climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise or extreme weather events, facilitating interdisciplinary research and discussions on sustainability and adaptation strategies. The Immersive space will be housed in part of a new building on Wrexham University's Plas Coch campus. This building works is due to be completed during Summer 2025 therefore whilst the procurement of the immersive suite technology will take place during 2024 with supply and delivery during Summer / Autumn 2024, the full installation of Immersive Suite would not be scheduled until September 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking to procure a contract To Supply and Installation of an Immersive Suite Solution. This will be a 5 year contract in total to include supply, delivery, installation and support and maintenance contract provision. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years (1 +1) subject to annual review and performance. The supply of software and projection equipment which will combine to deliver an immersive suite solution space . The Immersive space will be housed in part of a new building on Wrexham University's Plas Coch campus. This building works is due to be completed during Summer 2025 therefore whilst the procurement of the immersive suite technology will take place during 2024 the full installation of Immersive Suite would not be scheduled until September 2025. Additional information: Supply and Delivery o the Equipment will be during Summer / Autumn 2024, but installation will be in September 2025 (12 months later). Warranty and Subscription Licences are expected to commence from date of installation. Options: As par of Appendix 1h Technical Specifications and Section 19.2 o the Pricing Schedule, the Bidders are requested to provide prices for optional equipment, services etc which are subject to additional funding being made available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012849-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WREXHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WREXHAM | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL11 2AW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Wrexham | | Electoral ward | Grosvenor | | Westminster constituency | Wrexham | | Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32322000 - Multimedia equipment - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment - 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2024 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012849-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=140839 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0288 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.wrexham.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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