This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2021 at 22:44

Award

27 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Ulster sought to acquire Paramedic, Nursing & Medicine Skills Equipment, classified under the medical equipment category. This tender was completed with a total contract value of £476,188.04, which was signed on 14 April 2021. The procurement method used was limited, specifically via a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, aimed at sourcing equipment essential for clinical practice within health and social care settings, particularly for educational purposes. The supply of this equipment must be compatible with existing infrastructure and inventory to facilitate interprofessional learning.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those that supply educational institutions or healthcare providers. Suppliers offering compatible medical equipment and those with experience working with healthcare trusts in the UK, especially the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, would be well-positioned to compete. The specific focus on items used in clinical practice indicates a demand for high-quality, reliable products, fostering potential growth avenues for companies equipped to meet these rigorous requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Paramedic, Nursing & Medicine Skills Equipment

Notice Description

Procurement of Schools of Paramedic, Nursing & Medicine Skills Equipment for Ulster University. Equipment has to be that which is used in clinical practice in Health and Social Care Trusts (including NIAS) and independent sector. This is essential in preparing students to work in theses settings and to work safely, i.e. the University learning environment must replicate practice. Equipment has to be that which is used in other schools in order for interprofessional learning to operate successfully and for technical support and servicing to work across Schools. Equipment has to be compatible with existing inventory. Equipment has to be compatible with infrastructure, e.g. specifics models and sizes are compatible with uniforms, equipment bags and ambulance fixtures/fittings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Schools of Paramedic, Nursing & Medicine Skills Equipment for Ulster University. Equipment has to be that which is used in clinical practice in Health and Social Care Trusts (including NIAS) and independent sector. This is essential in preparing students to work in theses settings and to work safely, i.e. the University learning environment must replicate practice. Equipment has to be that which is used in other schools in order for interprofessional learning to operate successfully and for technical support and servicing to work across Schools. Equipment has to be compatible with existing inventory. Equipment has to be compatible with infrastructure, e.g. specifics models and sizes are compatible with uniforms, equipment bags and ambulance fixtures/fittings. Additional information: Tenderers should note that figures in relation to values specified in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the University reserves the right to change any or all of them. The University reserves the right to modify this contract, under regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, in events of higher spend necessitated by unexpected occurrences.

Procurement Information

Equipment must be that which is used in clinical practice in Health and Social Care Trusts (including Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS)) and independent sector. This is essential in preparing students to work in theses settings and to work safely, i.e. the University learning environment must replicate practice. Equipment has to be that which is used in other schools in order for interprofessional learning to operate successfully and for technical support and servicing to work across Schools. Equipment has to be compatible with existing inventory. Equipment has to be compatible with infrastructure, e.g. specifics models and sizes are compatible with uniforms, equipment bags and ambulance fixtures/fittings. Cardiac Services are the sole Distributor for Laerdal, Limbs & Things and Adam Rouilly in Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013117-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£476,188 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Cardiac Services

SISK Healthcare (UK) Ltd t/a Cardiac Services

Further Information

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