Tender

608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 12:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently running a procurement process for the "608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment" as part of its initiative to enhance clinical training in optometry. This open tender seeks to acquire three anterior and posterior eye imaging simulators, with a total budget of £360,000. The tender period is open until 19th November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th December 2021, lasting until 8th December 2026. The university, located in Birmingham, England, is committed to ensuring students receive a robust clinical experience beyond traditional models.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and educational technology sectors to participate in a significant project aimed at advancing optometry education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and adaptability in providing simulation technology. Engaging in this procurement could lead to lasting partnerships with an esteemed educational institution and contribute positively to the future of eye health in the nation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment

Notice Description

The School of Optometry at Aston University is looking to procure three (3)x anterior and posterior eye imaging simulators (augmented reality slit lamp biomicroscopes) as part of the Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment. The School of Optometry's teaching clinics have operated throughout the pandemic. As part of their training, Optometry students have to undertake a minimum number of refractions, dispensing and other clinical episodes as per the General Optical Council's requirements, seeing lots of different patients with different conditions. With the move to a four (4) year registrable programme, this clinical experience will fall fully within the remit of the university to provide rather than the traditional pre-registration model. With the use of a simulation suite, this clinical experience can be at a higher level than previous high street optician experience, better preparing optometrists on qualification to contribute to the eye health of the nation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62e5123b-25f8-46b4-bea5-47773908c2fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e728dd-88ff-459b-8ccd-adb396eec411
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 8 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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