2324-08-BTE-RLD Immersive Workspace

Award

Value

£375,000

Suppliers

Classifications

  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Tags

  • award

Submission Deadline

1 year ago

Published

1 year ago

Description

Sheffield Hallam University requires an Immersive Workspace with its supporting equipment, software, and warranties, for the Institute of Technology. The equipment is part of a long-term plan to ensure that the University continues to offer an up-to-date, industry-relevant experience to our students and that we teach immersive and innovative cutting-edge technologies that not only add to the student experience but also the credibility of the University. 

This tender is for the supply, installation, commissioning, warranty, and maintenance of an Integrated (both hardware and software) Immersive Workspace. The Immersive workspace should provide an immersive visual and audio experience providing wall and floor projection, surround sound in an enclosed space to simulate a range of immersive teaching and simulated environments.  These immersive environments could include: 

•	Medical simulated environments  
•	Construction / build 360 content  
•	Immersive gaming / VR 
•	Live streaming of 360 camera broadcasts 
•	Immersive teaching environments 

The new Immersive workspace will provide an immersive learning environment used to support a variety of IOT (Institute of Technology) based courses within SHU - it will provide staff and students the opportunity to realise their own ambition and assist Sheffield Hallam in becoming the world's leading applied university. 

The technical specification tables of requirements in the ITT documents detail the essential and highly desirable performance requirements of the machine identified by the University. 
  
By the 1st September 2024 the equipment needs to be delivered and installed including and training needs to be completed. Four members of university staff will require full training on the machine, and this will need to be completed over the period between installation and 1st September 2024.  

Please see tender documents at 
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

Similar Contracts

Open

CEFAS25-138 Supply of a High-Precision Microbalance

The Cefas Chemicals Programme, primarily funded by Defra, undertakes research, testing, and advisory activities to support UK chemical risk assessment and regulatory obligations. The programme underpins national commitments regarding chemical safety, endocrine disruption, and environmental protection, with a focus on the development of test guidelines, endocrine disruption studies, ecotoxicology, and the advancement of new approach methodologies that aim to minimise animal testing. Accurate weighing of various chemicals is essential to support our experimental work. Currently, the laboratory houses a microbalance that was acquired over 15 years ago and is now discontinued. Securing a suitable replacement has become a priority to ensure continuity of operations. This RFQ seeks proposals for the supply of a high-precision microbalance that meets the specifications outlined below. The new equipment will enable Cefas to continue delivering robust scientific outputs while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency. Scope of Requirements: 1. Technical Requirement The microbalance must meet the following requirements: • Draft shield: Automatic preferred (manual acceptable if necessary), • Maximum capacity: 120g • Readability: o Fine range: minimum 0.002 mg o Coarse range: minimum 0.005 mg • Repeatability: o Fine range: minimum 0.005 mg o Coarse Range: minimum 0.01 mg • Capacity to sustain small vibration (due to proximity to a fume hood) • Dimensions: The equipment must not exceed 52 cm in length, 30 cm in width, and 24.5 cm in height. • Compliance with UK/EU safety standards for laboratory equipment. 2. Environmental Considerations • Unit should have an ultralow power consumption. • Supplier to manage packaging responsibly, ensuring reuse or recycling wherever possible. If packaging removal is not included, provide clear guidance on environmentally friendly disposal options. 3. Installation • Comprehensive installation and setup instructions • Any calibration requirements and guidance • Details of tools or accessories needed for installation • Safety considerations for handling and positioning the equipment 4. Ease of maintenance • Clear guidance on routine maintenance and calibration procedures • A technical support contact when required 5. Parts, Consumables and Updates • Availability and short lead times of spare parts and consumables • All parts must be covered under warranty in the event of failure 6. Warranties and Guarantees • Warranties will start from the point of acceptance of delivery and once the goods have been tested to ensure they are in working order. Cefas expect minimum warranty period of 12 months to be included in the purchase. • Warranties will include replacements of parts in the event of failure. • Options for on-site support and/or remote assistance should be available. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS25-138 under opportunities.

Katy Reed

Published 2 days ago

AI Bid Assistant

Our AI-powered tool to help you create winning bids is coming soon!

View Contract Source Save Contract

Timeline complete

Publish
Bid
Evaluate
Award
Complete