Award

Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Award

16 Dec 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training. The procurement falls under the goods category and is part of a direct award procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 13th December 2022, with a value of £244,400. The simulator is designed for advanced surgical skills development and uses original instruments from real-world manufacturers. The award was made to VirtaMed AG, a supplier based in Switzerland.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the production or supply of simulators for medical training. Particularly, businesses specializing in surgical simulators and medical training equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The direct award nature of the procurement process may indicate a preference for specific technical solutions and industry expertise. The ability to provide modular solutions for surgical specialties and cloud-based reporting systems could be key selling points for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training

Notice Description

This is direct Award for a Surgical simulator for Training to use original instruments from real world manufacturers. To develop advanced surgical skills for optimal results.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award due to the Specialist modular surgical training simulator offered

Procurement Information

The unique modularity of the simulators means one Caddy can be used to power a multitude of surgical specialties . This allows hospitals to expand their simulator capacity by purchasing additional modules without the need for purchase of another Caddy thereby minimizing financial and physical space burdens. Ability to use original instruments from real world suppliers for use in the simulators to provide a realistic working environment for users. A cloud based reporting system used to provide highly detailed reports post sim session to each user.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039222
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000214-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20223 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alison Mckenzie
Contact Email
alison.mckenzie4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 15363406

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTAMED

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