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Medical Simulation and Training Equipment

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

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14 Aug 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement focused on Medical Simulation and Training Equipment. This agreement, aimed at the procurement of various medical equipment such as simulation manikins, clinical task trainers, dental, ophthalmology, and audiology equipment, will run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions. The open procedure has been utilised for this procurement, covering a broad geographical area including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The total value of the award amounts to GBP 40,000,000, with multiple organisations such as NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC, and CPC participating in the framework.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment industry, particularly those providing innovative simulation and training tools. It is especially suitable for well-established, large-scale suppliers within the UK and Europe, keen to expand their customer base in higher education sectors. The involvement of multiple suppliers, including names like Adam,Rouilly Limited and Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited, signifies the high level of competition and quality expected, making it a valuable avenue for further market penetration and expertise development in medical simulation technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Simulation and Training Equipment

Notice Description

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC for Medical Simulation and Training Equipment. The Framework Agreement will be split into 4 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products Lot 2 - Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products Lot 3 - Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products Lot 4 - Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The following organisations have committed to this procurement: All Lots: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1715d1d1-da53-4504-b36f-56e9dbeaa28b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4efc4b2-50e8-45e3-9fce-a5212946fc7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

33141800 - Dental consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Adam,Rouilly Limited

Guymark UK Ltd

Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited

Laerdal Medical Ltd

Limbs & Things Limited

Sim & Skills Ltd

Simulaids Ltd

UK 3B Scientific Limited

Wright Health Group Ltd

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