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25-405 Dental Haptics Equipment - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed the procurement process for the provision of dental haptics equipment, aiming to enhance their simulation facilities for dental education. This tender, classified under dental and subspecialty instruments and devices, followed a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective method for sourcing suppliers. The successful procurement aligns with industry categories related to dental practice and workstations. The project, which concluded its tender period on 3rd April 2026, now marks the beginning of a contract period from June 17th, 2026, to September 30th, 2030, involving the delivery of four high fidelity dental training simulators to the University located in Hampshire, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in high-tech dental training solutions. Companies providing innovative and realistic training simulators are well positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Although this particular tender is not geared towards small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (SMEs, VCSEs), enterprises with expertise in virtual reality and mixed-reality training tools can leverage such procurements to expand their influence within the educational technology sector. The successful supplier, SIMtoCARE B.V., demonstrates the demand for advanced simulation technologies, potentially opening doors for other businesses in the same field aiming to enhance or develop global partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25-405 Dental Haptics Equipment - AWARD

Notice Description

25-405 Dental Haptic Equipment Requirement - Qty 4 Dental Haptic equipment The requirement is to provide 4 high fidelity haptic training simulators. The simulators must offer a mixed real-world /virtual reality experience, combining the view of the virtual models with that of a real and fully adjustable phantom head which allows for finger support from the student's hands, creating a more realistic training experience. See specification for full details including mandatory requirements. The aim of the project is to expand the simulation facilities at the University of Portsmouth. The simulators will be used for undergraduate education for Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and Dental students. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13457e3e-213e-47f3-9cc9-82664a47d7c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

33192400 - Dental workstations

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2QG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMTOCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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