---
title: "ITEP0963 - VSS VR training software update"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# ITEP0963 - VSS VR training software update

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f85

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## Summary

The contracting process, led by National Highways, focuses on updating the Variable signs and signals (VSS) Virtual Reality training software. This procurement falls under the public authority - central government category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Guildford. The process has reached the award stage, with Barnes Bridge Ltd being the successful supplier after a direct award method due to their merger with the original supplier. The contract, identified as ITEP0963, is valued at £150,000 and will run from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the milestone for future signature on 27th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in IT software solutions, particularly those with expertise in virtual reality applications. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with a capacity for software package development in the public sector, could find significant growth potential by engaging with such government projects. It highlights the benefits of forming strategic alliances or mergers, as demonstrated by Barnes Bridge Ltd's successful procurement outcome, paving the way for further collaborations in technological advancements for public sector projects.

## Notice

updating the existing Variable signs and signals (VSS) Virtual Reality training software

### Procurement Information

Initial supplier being contracted to update the existing software/ hardware that was purchased, MXT Reality UK Ltd intially provided the Virtual Reality training software/hardware and have now merged with Barnes Bridge Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033526-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNES BRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 06:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033526-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033526-2025
  19th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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