26/334 Atlantic Technological University - Provision of a Virtual Reality Bicycle Simulation Suite for research purposes

Atlantic Technological University

ATU wishes to procure a Virtual Reality Bicycle Simulation Suite for research purposes. The suite will support interdisciplinary research in cycling behaviour, active travel, road safety, human factors, transport planning and sustainable mobility. It comprises the following elements: Standalone or PC-linked VR headset suitable for research applications, Direct-drive smart indoor trainer with integrated power and data collection capability, Controlled wind simulation system, Multi-channel data acquisition system with a minimum 4-channel capability (expandable), Direct-Drive Smart Bike Trainer (Outdoor / Independent Use). Full details of requirements and specifications are in the published tender documents. This Project is funded under The Higher Education Research Equipment Grant scheme (HEREG).

Deadline

Deadline 2026-08-28

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Procurement history
Date Document
2026-07-24 Contract notice
Contract notice (2026-07-24)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: 26/334 Atlantic Technological University - Provision of a Virtual Reality Bicycle Simulation Suite for research purposes
Short description:
ATU wishes to procure a Virtual Reality Bicycle Simulation Suite for research purposes. The suite will support interdisciplinary research in cycling behaviour, active travel, road safety, human factors, transport planning and sustainable mobility. It comprises the following elements: Standalone or PC-linked VR headset suitable for research applications, Direct-drive smart indoor trainer with integrated power and data collection capability, Controlled wind simulation system, Multi-channel data acquisition system with a minimum 4-channel capability (expandable), Direct-Drive Smart Bike Trainer (Outdoor / Independent Use). Full details of requirements and specifications are in the published tender documents. This Project is funded under The Higher Education Research Equipment Grant scheme (HEREG).
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Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Research, testing and scientific technical simulator ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 34 870 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Estimated value excluding VAT: 34 870 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Additional products/services:
Simulators ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Aim of strategic procurement: Reduction of environmental impacts
Supporting inter disciplinary research in cycling behaviour, active travel, road safety, transport planning and sustainable mobility.
Approach to reducing environmental impacts: Other
Green Procurement Criteria: National Green Public Procurement criteria
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Place of performance: Border ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Duration: 3 years
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โœ…
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-08-28 14:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-08-28 14:30:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8722910
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12 months
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-08-28 14:30:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8722910
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used โœ…
Electronic payment will be used โœ…
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-08-14 14:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Atlantic Technological University
National registration number: 3926731JH
Postal address: Port Road
Postal code: F94 DV52
Postal town: Letterkenny
Region: Border ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
E-mail: procurement@atu.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: 074 9186000 ๐Ÿ“ž
URL: https://www.atu.ie ๐ŸŒ
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.atu.ie ๐ŸŒ
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
Education
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8722910 ๐ŸŒ
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8722910 ๐ŸŒ
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐Ÿ“ž
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2026/S 143-519671 (2026-07-24)