---
title: "Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cb0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cb0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2" project was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, primarily focused on IT consulting and software development services, as indicated by industry categories such as Compliance Software Package and Custom Software Development Services. The initial tender, with a submission deadline of 6 October 2025, was active in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 22 September 2025. The contract was originally slated to commence on 17 November 2025 and run until 31 May 2026, with a possible one-month extension.

This procurement presented a noteworthy business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. The focus was on developing innovative AR/VR content, with a weighting of 25% on price and 75% on quality, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance in submissions. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually withdrawn, resulting in the cancellation of the contract award as of 20 January 2026. However, such projects can open avenues for tech-savvy businesses to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions, poised to benefit local governance and civic interaction, and offer future engagement potential in similar public sector projects.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Digital Binoculars AR/VR content X 2. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am on 6 October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am on 22 September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Content 1 - Time Travel Series: 2100's Ipswich

Digital binocular content as part of Time Travel Series: 2100's Ipswich

Renewal: Optional one (1) month extension

Lot 2 - Content 2 - Time Travel Series: Jurassic Ipswich

Digital binocular content as part of Time Travel Series: Jurassic Ipswich

Renewal: Optional one (1) month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:55 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004902-2026
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004902-2026
  20th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050792-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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