---
title: "Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0456b1"
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published: "2024-05-01"
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# Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0456b1

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for the "Upgrade to existing VSimulators facility" project in the services category. The project involves upgrading software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, funded by UK Research and Innovation. The procurement method was negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract has been awarded to Holovis International Ltd, with a total value of £106,000.

This tender by the University of Exeter offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in computer upgrade services to participate. The project is located in Exeter, UK, and is aimed at enhancing the university's research facility. Businesses with expertise in quality IT services and solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specialised nature of the requirement and the technological advancements involved.

## Notice

The University has received funding to upgrade its existing software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, which can only be provided by the incumbent supplier. This requirement is funded by UK Research and Innovation via the Horizon programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has received funding to upgrade its existing software and hardware within the VSimulators facility, which can only be provided by the incumbent supplier.

### Procurement Information

The incumbent supplier is the only entity able to upgrade their hardware and software in the University's existing VSimulator facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOLOVIS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72540000 - Computer upgrade services

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014134-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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