---
title: "Award of contract - Simulator upgrade - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060551"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Award of contract - Simulator upgrade - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060551

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, a public body governed by UK law and located in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract for the upgrade of its bespoke Marine Simulator research facility. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for audio-visual equipment, represents a significant investment in education-related infrastructure. The contract, identified by reference AU25/35, was completed on 14th January 2026 and involves goods provision through a limited procurement method. This method was chosen to ensure specific technical requirements could only be met by the selected supplier, OSC AS. The project's total value is £326,767, and it primarily targets enhancements to audio-visual equipment at the University's NDC facility, situated in the UKM50 region.

This tender offers strategic opportunities for niche businesses specialising in advanced marine simulation technology, particularly those able to address highly specific technical requirements. It presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering state-of-the-art audio-visual solutions. The awarded contract highlights a lucrative opportunity for companies with similar expertise to build relationships with educational institutions and enhance their portfolios with innovative tech-driven projects in the sector of educational equipment and upgrades.

## Notice

Upgrade of the bespoke Marine Simulator research facility at NDC:

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of the bespoke Marine Simulator research facility at NDC.

### Procurement Information

The grounds for justification of awarding this contract without seeking offers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £326,767 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002951-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820569
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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