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481

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed a procurement process for medical simulation devices, with the award now finalised. This contract, valued at £468,880, falls under the category of miscellaneous medical devices and products, specifically referenced by the CPV code 33190000. The University utilised a selective procurement method, executing a call-off from an NHS Supply Chain framework agreement. Located in Lincoln, England, the delivery for these items is designated for postal code LN6 7TS. The tender process reached its award stage on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period commencing and concluding on 13th February 2026. The procurement was designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement opportunity highlights the potential for businesses in the medical supply sector, particularly SMEs, to engage with high-profile clients such as the University of Lincoln. Companies that specialise in medical devices and products, and who can navigate framework agreements, like NHS Supply Chains, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts can foster significant business growth by establishing strong partnerships with educational institutions and showcasing a supplier's capability to meet specific, high-value needs in the healthcare education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

481

Notice Description

The University has called off from an NHS Supply Chain a number of medical simulation devices for use in its medical school. This opportunity is now closed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-308bd4b8-3026-4393-8e1b-93fd0ffbf5eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576c35d9-57ec-4596-8f70-d66ca7573a98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£468,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£468,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026 24 hours
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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIM & SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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