Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forth Valley College
Grangemouth Road
Falkirk
FK2 9AD
Contact
Chris Harper
Telephone
+44 1324403000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM76 - Falkirk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00451
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision for Multi Purpose Driving Simulators
Reference number
STC-2025-23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34151000 - Driving simulators
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £194,772
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34151000 - Driving simulators
- 34152000 - Training simulators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM76 - Falkirk
Main site or place of performance
Forth Valley College Falkirk campus.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 1 – Hardware and Software / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 2 - Presentation via Teams / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 3 – Contract Mobilisation and Key Personnel / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 4 – ICT and Installation Requirements / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 5 – Feedback, Evaluation and Student Progress Reports / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 6 - Learning and Curriculum Resources / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 7 - After Sales Support and Maintenance Services / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 8 - Responsible Procurement – Community Benefits and Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Question 9 - Data Protection and Cyber Security Risks / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 40
two.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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-043608
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
STC-2025-23
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tenstar simulation Ltd
1 Chapel street
Warwick
CV34 4HL
Telephone
+44 7345449370
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £194,772
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:816601)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Camelon Sheriff Court
Main Street, Camelon
Falkirk
FK1 4AR
Country
United Kingdom