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Dentistry (Ross Lucas) Virtual Reality Haptic Dental Skill Trainers

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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12 Mar 2026 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for acquiring virtual reality haptic dental skill trainers, aimed at enhancing the new dental suite at its Medical School. This procurement, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund via the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, falls under the industry category of Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices. The contract award was finalised on 10th March 2026, following a tender process initiated through the NWUPC framework for medical simulation and training equipment. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period beginning from 12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026 in Lincoln, England, postal code LN6 7TS.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in medical simulation and training equipment. The Wright Health Group Ltd, a supplier that specialises as a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, indicating prospects for similar enterprises to collaborate with educational institutions in providing essential training tools. Companies that focus on innovative dental and medical instruments, particularly those capable of delivering cutting-edge technology like virtual reality haptic trainers, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their profile and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dentistry (Ross Lucas) Virtual Reality Haptic Dental Skill Trainers

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the purchase of virtual reality haptic dental skill trainers for the Lincoln Institute of Dental and Oral Health (LIDOH). The training equipment will be used for new courses in the new dental suite at the University's Medical School. The purchase is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA). This purchase was a direct appointment under the NWUPC framework for medical simulation and training equipment framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc448476-36b9-41b6-862f-20b7bfeb5b32
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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