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Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Forth Valley College

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forth Valley College

Buyer Address: Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, UKM76, FK2 9AD

Contact Name: Chris Harper

Contact Email: procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1324403000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
192000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 00:00
Deadline
28 Aug 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34150000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide Multi Purpose Driving Simulators and ongoing technical support. The driving simulators will be used to provide students with realistic driving experiences through simulation.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535621

Link Title: Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Link Description: The Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide Multi Purpose Driving Simulators and ongoing technical support. The driving simulators will be used to provide students with realistic driving experiences through simulation.

Lots

Lot Description: The College is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance and support of 4 multipurpose simulators. 2 larger simulators with realistic seating, controls, screens and motion and 2 smaller desktop portable solutions. The system will utilise AR and/or VR to simulate real-world driving scenarios, providing an immersive simulated training experience. It will allow students to practice without the need for multi vehicles and required space. The simulated environment will provide a safe training space, reducing the risks of injuries and costs related to driving physical vehicles. The equipment will be installed in our Falkirk campus, located at Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AD. The equipment needs to be installed by the Contractor by 12th December 2025. There may be a requirement to purchase additional equipment and upgrades throughout the duration of the contract.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: There may be requirements for upgrades or additional software throughout the duration of the contract.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 192,000.00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Question 1 – Hardware and Software

Documents

Document Title: Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Document Description: The Authority is seeking a single supplier to provide Multi Purpose Driving Simulators and ongoing technical support. The driving simulators will be used to provide students with realistic driving experiences through simulation.

Document Title: Appendix A - Form of Tender

Document Title: Appendix B - Freedom of Information

Document Title: Appendix D - Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct

Document Title: Appendix F - SCM RP Section 1

Document Title: Appendix G - Technical Questionnaire

Document Title: Appendix E - Pricing Schedule

Document Title: Multi Purpose Driving Simulator STC 2025 23 ITT

Document Title: Appendix C - FVC Standard Terms and Conditions

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