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# Maritime Simulation Upgrade

[University of Plymouth](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-plymouth)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

7 Oct 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## About this tender

The University of Plymouth requires the upgrade and enhancement of its existing maritime simulation facilities supplied by Wärtsilä Voyage Oy. The procurement will deliver an upgrade of the existing Navi-Trainer Professional simulation environment from version 5.40 to version 6, ensuring continued alignment with current maritime training standards and enhanced simulation capabilities. The procurement also includes a three-year Smart Support Agreement covering technical support, software maintenance and upgrades from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. Support services include 24/7 online technical support, priority assistance, access to the knowledge base, remote software monitoring, software updates, annual preventative maintenance visits, training support, guaranteed response times and future software upgrades. This upgrade will maximise the value of the University's existing Wärtsilä simulation infrastructure, extend the operational life of the equipment, maintain compliance with evolving maritime training requirements and support the continued delivery of high-quality maritime education and professional training. This upgrade is part of the Office for Students Defence related skills funding.

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0782d8-2026-10-07T14:34:42+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0782d8-2026-10-07T14:34:42+01:00)

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