Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b87-3812-70d7-b749-20bf183d1a41/reality-emulator-integrator-competitive-dialogue closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Reality Emulator Integrator Competitive Dialogue [University of Bristol](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bristol) Estimated value £3,800,000 Published 9 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 19 Jan 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Bristol's Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) is creating the Reality Emulator (RE): a unique coordinated physical and virtual environment providing the capability to study complex technical and sociotechnical systems at different scales, in different contexts, and at different stages. A key requirement of the RE is the use of diverse datasets generated in real-time, over time, historically and at scale, that can be emulated, integrated and synthetically scaled to provide conditions for prospective research on digital innovation and intervention. The core functions connected with the RE are thus: - Data collection, transfer/integration, processing, and storage - Virtual Production Digital Model development/training and execution - Interactive and immersive representation of model outputs and other data. The Reality Emulator will provided by 2 supply partners - the Integrator and the Immersive. This exercise is seeking to procure the Integrator supplier who will deliver the following platforms as part of their system: - Management, Monitoring and Integration - High Performance Network - Software Defined Data Centre - Data Services The Immersive supplier will provide the immersive platform which will be procured at a later date via a separate competition. This is a highly complex, unique and cutting edge opportunity; full details are available within the University's procurement portal. Additional information: This procurement exercise is seeking an Integrator provide a system as part of the Reality Emulator development. Please note that prospective suppliers will need to sign an Non Disclosure Agreement for full access to all procurement documentation. To access procurement documents and apply, suppliers must use the University e-procurement portal: [tenders.bris.ac.uk](https://tenders.bris.ac.uk) Suppliers will be able to view the opportunity once registered. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3dd94865-d9a8-4710-9955-37752b2fc15a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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