Tender

Dentistry Simulation Suite

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:49

Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is actively seeking to enhance its facilities by establishing a Dentistry Simulation Suite at its Medway campus, with plans solidifying towards the tender stage. This procurement process, currently at the tender phase, is set under an open competitive procedure, with interested parties encouraged to submit prequalification questionnaires. The procurement focuses on the installation and provision of dental simulation equipment, aiming for a fully operational suite by September 2026. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 23rd January 2026 and the submission deadline on 30th January 2026. With a budget ceiling of £400,000, and set as a competitive flexible procedure, this opportunity falls within the services category, prominently involving both services and goods related to the dental industry, specifically at the UKJ 44 region.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suited to suppliers capable of delivering turnkey solutions in dental and subspecialty equipment installations. Ideal contenders for this contract include SMEs with expertise in high-quality dental equipment provisioning and installation services. By participating, businesses can expand their market base by aligning with a reputed educational institution like CCCU, thereby enhancing their portfolio in educational and medical simulation environments. The structure of the tendering process, which proceeds through stages after initial supplier assessment, offers a straightforward path for businesses prepared to demonstrate both economic and qualitative proficiency through a well-substantiated proposal.

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Notice Title

Dentistry Simulation Suite

Notice Description

CCCU are looking to appoint a supplier who can offer a 'turnkey' solution for the installation, delivery and supply of dentistry simulation equipment resulting in a fully operational simulation suite ready for use at the start of the new academic year in September 2026.

Planning Information

The University are planning to go to tender in January 2026. We have already engaged with a supplier to help build requirements but would welcome expressions of interest from other qualified suppliers. Please contact procurement@canterbury.ac.uk for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084167-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51412000 - Installation services of dental and subspecialty equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Lee Crocker
Contact Email
lee.crocker@canterbury.ac.uk, procurement@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01227927700

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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