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title: "Provision of Augmented Reality (AR) programming and visualisation services for CMAC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000733723"
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# Provision of Augmented Reality (AR) programming and visualisation services for CMAC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000733723

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Augmented Reality (AR) programming and visualisation services for CMAC" worth 160,000.00 GBP to The Glasgow School of Art. The procurement process is now complete, and the contract was signed on 1st September 2023. The University of Strathclyde sought a sole supplier to deliver state-of-the-art interactive case studies using AR technology to enhance research impact, engagement, and training within the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in AR programming and visualisation services, particularly those with expertise in developing interactive case studies using technologies like Microsoft HoloLens 2. Businesses with experience in the education sector, specifically in collaborating with research institutions to enhance data visualization and AI outputs, would be well-suited to compete for similar tender opportunities in the services category.

## Notice

The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) seek to secure a sole supplier to delivery a state-of- the-art interactive case studies using Augmented Reality technology (Microsoft HoloLens 2) to maximum the impact of research, researcher engagement, training and usefulness of big data and AI outputs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) is a world-class centre of excellence for medicines manufacturing research, training and translation. Working in partnership with industry, CMAC's goal is to transform the development and manufacture of medicines. CMAC seek to secure a sole supplier to delivery a state-of- the-art interactive case studies using Augmented Reality technology (Microsoft HoloLens 2) to maximum the impact of research, researcher engagement, training and usefulness of big data and AI outputs. The supplier must deliver 8-12 case studies for use with Microsoft HoloLens 2 covering all major research areas of CMAC. The case studies will cover communications, training and data mapping The supplier will collaborate with CMAC to develop case studies in the use of augmented reality on the HoloLens for communications, training and skills development, and sample and data mapping relating to medicine manufacturing. This work will last for a duration of 12 months covering several of CMAC's programmes and require a supplier who can not only delivery the programming, animation and visuallisation of CMAC equipment assets but who can also work collaboratively to co-develop solutions where the path is currently unknown within the remit of the specified contract.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The Contract Authority reserves the right to extend this contract for a period of up to 12 months. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee that this contract will be extended. Please note the estimated value of the contract is inclusive of the extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487477 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72243000 - Programming services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487477
- 23 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481867

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481867
  Provision of Augmented Reality (AR) programming and visualisation services for CMAC - The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) seek to secure a sole supplier to delivery a state-of- the-art interactive case studies using Augmented Reality technology (Microsoft HoloLens 2) to maximum the impact of research, researcher engagement, training and usefulness of big data and AI outputs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487477
  Provision of Augmented Reality (AR) programming and visualisation services for CMAC - The Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) seek to secure a sole supplier to delivery a state-of- the-art interactive case studies using Augmented Reality technology (Microsoft HoloLens 2) to maximum the impact of research, researcher engagement, training and usefulness of big data and AI outputs.

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