--- title: "Virtual Reality Solution" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-03-20" --- # Virtual Reality Solution Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Heriot Watt University, located in Edinburgh, UK, for a project titled "Virtual Reality Solution." This initiative falls under the education category, with a planned procurement stage that is set to commence with the future notice date on 25th April 2018. The purpose of the project is to acquire a state-of-the-art virtual reality solution for the 'Imagineering Zone' at the new Discovery and Innovation Centre, which is part of a significant investment of £19 million in innovative technology and software solutions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual reality technology, equipment manufacturing, and software development. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering immersive experiences, integrating advanced technology like eye tracking and 3D prototyping, and facilitating collaboration in mixed reality environments would be particularly well-suited for this project. The collaborative approach sought by Heriot Watt University indicates a preference for suppliers that can form a long-term partnership, offering advisory services in addition to the supply and installation of the necessary systems. ## Notice The University is seeking a Virtual Reality Solution for the 'Imagineering Zone' of the new Discovery and Innovation Centre. Our approach to this supply relationship will be one of a partnership. We will be looking to develop a collaborative relationship with a supplier, who will be required to (i) advise on the most optimal technology/solution for this 'Imagineering Zone', and (ii) supply, deliver and install the equipment and software. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is investing a new state-of-the-art Discovery and Innovation Centre. A flagship 19M GBP building at the Edinburgh Campus which will be designed to inspire and benefit students, staff, industry and the wider community, working in the frontiers of digital innovation. An integral part of Discovery & Innovation Centre for corporate partners, entrepreneurs and students will be the 'Imagineering Zone'. We aspire to have innovative technology and software solutions within this zone, achieving the following objectives: - Highly immersive customer experiences - Eye tracking - Tracking of individuals and behaviours - Visualisation of complex data - Bespoke 3D resource which creates 3D prototypes for entrepreneurs, customers, funders, students engineers and designers to analyse (this may include 3D printing linked to virtual worlds) - Virtual Prototyping and Product Manipulation - Scenario and "What if?" evaluations of different industry challenges - Global Collaboration and co design, evaluation and test - Highly engaging visualisation of student enterprise activities - Systems that are capable to transit across the reality-virtuality continuum. Capability to create, facilitate or support mixed reality, geolocation and mixed mode visualisation. - Binaural audio, 3D sound scapes and high resolution haptics equipment - Integration of virtual and physical demonstrations (for example robotics) From a research perspective, the most important element will be the open architecture systems, or at least software and/or hardware that will allow our Academics to conduct development. The solution that we are seeking must be able to be implemented on all HWU UK and Global campus locations and include common software platform and integration between all HWU campus locations. Hardware for other Campus locations is not required as part of the initial requirement, however future expansion to these campuses should be considered. Our approach to this supply relationship will be one of a partnership. We will be looking to develop a collaborative relationship with a supplier, who will be required to (i) advise on the most optimal technology/solution for this 'Imagineering Zone', and (ii) supply, deliver and install the equipment and software. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314302 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH14 4AS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Pentland Hills | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32321300 - Audio-visual materials - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314302 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314302 Virtual Reality Solution - The University is seeking a Virtual Reality Solution for the 'Imagineering Zone' of the new Discovery and Innovation Centre. Our approach to this supply relationship will be one of a partnership. We will be looking to develop a collaborative relationship with a supplier, who will be required to (i) advise on the most optimal technology/solution for this 'Imagineering Zone', and (ii) supply, deliver and install the equipment and software. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hw.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=536230 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000536230.json.