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Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators

Forth Valley College · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:28.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Tenstar simulation Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£194.8k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Nov 2025
Award ID
076264-2025-STC-2025-23-1
Status
active
Location
Warwick, UK, CV34 4HL, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV34150000 — Simulators
  • CPV34151000 — Driving simulators
  • CPV34152000 — Training simulators

Lots

  • 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.£192k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
STC-2025-23
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Allow more time for bidders to respond.

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
2 Sept 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
28 Aug 2025, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
2 Sept 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
28 Aug 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
34151000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving simulators

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
N/A

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
Insurance Question 4B.5a Professional Indemnity Insurance – GBP2,000,000 each and every claim. Question 4B.5b Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance – GBP5,000,000 each and every claim. Question 4B.5c Public Liability Insurance - GBP2,000,000 each and every claim. Other Economic or Financial Requirements – Financial Accounts The successful Tenderer will be required to provide two years of audited accounts or equivalent prior to award to the Agreement. If you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Agreement.
Description
Insurance Requirements Please complete “Insurance Requirements” on the online SPD and submit on PCS. It is a requirement that all Tenderers must have or commit to have the required insurance levels at commencement of the Agreement as indicated below. Question 4B.5a Professional Indemnity Insurance – GBP2,000,000 each and every claim. Question 4B.5b Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance – GBP5,000,000 each and every claim. Question 4B.5c Public Liability Insurance - GBP2,000,000 each and every claim. A copy of the Insurance Certificate or Brokers Letter must be provided prior to award to demonstrate that the Insurance requirements can be met. All Insurance requirements are minimum standards and are mandatory. A fail will result in elimination of the procurement exercise. Pass = The Tenderer has the relevant Insurance in place with evidence of an Insurance Certificate or the Tenderer has committed to obtaining the required insurance with evidence of a brokers letter. Fail = The Tenderer does not have the relevant insurance requirements in place and cannot commit to obtaining the relevant insurance OR the Tenderer has stated they have the relevant insurance in place or can obtain it but is unable to provide evidence to demonstrate this. Other Economic or Financial Requirements – Financial Accounts Question 4B.6. The successful Tenderer will be required to provide two years of audited accounts or equivalent prior to award to the Agreement. If you are unable to provide the required accounting information – e.g. a new business without the required accounts, please provide a banker’s letter demonstrating their willingness to support your organisation over the term of the Agreement. The College shall assess the financial accounts or banker’s letter submitted. It may seek further clarity if necessary and use all financial information submitted to ensure that the Tenderer has satisfactory economic and financial standing to meet the contract requirements. If analysis of a Tenderer’s financial position determines that additional measures are necessary in order to provide adequate assurance of the Tenderer’s financial strength to the College that Tenderer may or may not be required to provide additional guarantees. If such additional measures are not suitable or cannot be provided by the Tenderer, then the College reserves the right to disqualify the Tenderer. Please confirm on the SPD on PCS that you can meet this requirement and this information shall be provided when requested. This information will be used to assess the Tenderers economic and financial standing and is deemed a minimum standard and is mandatory. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise. Pass = The Tenderer has provided all financial accounts or banker’s letter and/or supporting information requirements as requested by the College and has demonstrated satisfactory economic and financial standing. Fail = The Tenderer has not provided the required financial accounts or banker’s letter and/or supporting information as requested by the College or has provided the information but has not demonstrated satisfactory economic and financial standing.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
Tenderers are required to provide a minimum of 2 examples in the last 3 years to demonstrate that they have relevant experience.
Description
Please complete “Technical or Professional Ability” on the online SPD and submit on PCS. Please note all questions in this section are minimum standards and are mandatory. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise. Question 4C.1.2 Tenderers are required to provide a minimum of 2 examples in the last 3 years to demonstrate that they have relevant experience. Please provide examples including as a minimum a description of the services, client/ company name, total contract value and dates of delivery. Pass = The Tenderer has provided 2 examples that demonstrate relevant experience in the last three years. Fail = The Tenderer has not provided 2 examples of relevant experience in the last three years or the Tenderer has responded to the request but the examples provided are not relevant.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
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.

Value

Amount
192,000
Currency
GBP

Options

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

Renewal

Description
12 month optional extension

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Question 1 – Hardware and Software
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 2
Name
Technical Question 2 - Presentation via Teams
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 3
Name
Technical Question 3 – Contract Mobilisation and Key Personnel
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 4
Name
Technical Question 4 – ICT and Installation Requirements
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Technical Question 5 – Feedback, Evaluation and Student Progress Reports
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Technical Question 6 - Learning and Curriculum Resources
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Name
Technical Question 7 - After Sales Support and Maintenance Services
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Name
Technical Question 8 - Responsible Procurement – Community Benefits and Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 9
Name
Technical Question 9 - Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 10
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Forth Valley College Falkirk campus.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM76
Entry 2
Region
UKM76

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34150000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Simulators
Entry 2
Id
34151000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Driving simulators
Entry 3
Id
34152000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training simulators

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-10413
Name
Forth Valley College

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM76
Locality
Falkirk
Postal Code
FK2 9AD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Grangemouth Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Forth Valley College

Contact

Name
Chris Harper
Telephone
+44 1324403000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-15575
Name
Camelon Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Falkirk
Postal Code
FK1 4AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Main Street, Camelon

Identifier

Legal Name
Camelon Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-167262
Name
Tenstar simulation Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Warwick
Postal Code
CV34 4HL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Chapel street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Tenstar simulation Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 7345449370

Award information

Award 1
Id
076264-2025-STC-2025-23-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167262
Name
Tenstar simulation Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
076264-2025-STC-2025-23-1
Status
active
Award ID
076264-2025-STC-2025-23-1
Date Signed
6 Nov 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
194,772
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Falkirk · UKM76 · FK2 9AD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM76

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05676e-2025-11-24T08:51:22Zcompiled ·