Planning

Simulation Dentistry Suite and Equipment

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Simulation Dentistry Suite and Equipment". This procurement process, focusing on the goods category, involves setting up a new dental simulation suite at the university's Medway campus to support training and teaching initiatives. The procurement is positioned at Canterbury, UK, with an anticipated engagement deadline on 22nd December 2025, and the tender announcement expected in January 2026. The responsible contact for interested parties is available via procurement@canterbury.ac.uk. The procurement period is scheduled to begin on 30th April 2026 and end by 28th August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, specifically targeting providers of dental and subspecialty instruments and devices, as well as general dentistry equipment suppliers. The project encourages participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), reflecting a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Businesses with a capability to deliver above-threshold goods in the specified industry would be well-positioned to compete, making it an attractive opportunity for firms seeking to expand their services in the education and healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simulation Dentistry Suite and Equipment

Notice Description

Canterbury Christ Church University are proposing to set up a new dental simulation suite at its Medway campus. The suite will be used for training and teaching purposes and will require the purchase of dentistry equipment.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074483-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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