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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-05676e
Published by:: Forth Valley College
Authority ID:: AA36567
Publication date:: 25 November 2025
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Contract Award Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Forth Valley College

Grangemouth Road

Falkirk

FK2 9AD

Contact person: Chris Harper

Telephone: +44 1324403000

E-mail: procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk

NUTS: UKM76

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00451

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Reference number: STC-2025-23

II.1.2) Main CPV code

34151000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 194 772.00 GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34150000

34151000

34152000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM76

Main site or place of performance:

Forth Valley College Falkirk campus.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical Question 1 – Hardware and Software / Weighting: 15

Quality criterion: Technical Question 2 - Presentation via Teams / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Technical Question 3 – Contract Mobilisation and Key Personnel / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 4 – ICT and Installation Requirements / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 5 – Feedback, Evaluation and Student Progress Reports / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 6 - Learning and Curriculum Resources / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 7 - After Sales Support and Maintenance Services / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 8 - Responsible Procurement – Community Benefits and Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Quality criterion: Technical Question 9 - Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks / Weighting: 5

Price / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

There may be requirements for upgrades or additional software throughout the duration of the contract.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-043608

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: STC-2025-23

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

06/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tenstar simulation Ltd

1 Chapel street

Warwick

CV34 4HL

Telephone: +44 7345449370

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 194 772.00 GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:816601)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Camelon Sheriff Court

Main Street, Camelon