Scope
Description
2 x GMDSS Workstations (GMDSS 1 + 12 DESK SIMULATOR)
24 x ECDIS Workstations (ECDIS 2 + 24 (CLASS C))
VTS Hardware and Software K-SIM integration (KSIM VTS UPGRADE)
Equipment must be able to fully integrate with the current hardware and software on the current simulator.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £672,333.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34931400 - Ship bridge simulators
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
This equipment will be integrated with the current simulation centre, procured with Kongsberg, purchasing the equipment from another supplier would not be technically viable without the purchase of a different system. To purchase a completely new simulation centre would not be operationally viable and extremely costly.
Supplier
K-SIM AS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCD-5685-LRBG
Lysaker torg 35
Lysaker
1366
Norway
Email: maritimesimulation.sales@kongsbergdigital.com
Website: https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/products/simulation/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Tyne Coast College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10005999
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVYH-4724-YLXW
St Georges Avenue
South Shields
NE34 6ET
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@tynecoast.ac.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government