Award

Anatomy Tables

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln, located in Lincoln, UK, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of medical equipment, specifically 2 x 84" Anatomy Tables for use in its Medical School. This procurement falls within the goods category, with a focus on miscellaneous medical devices and products, and is valued at £138,600 excluding VAT. The purchasing method utilised was direct procurement below the threshold, meaning no competitive bidding was involved. The contract was finalised on 1st December 2025, concluding on 12th December 2025, with the award and contract status marked as active and complete respectively. The anatomical tables are to be delivered across various regions in the UK, including areas like UKC, UKD, and UKF.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector to gain insights into the purchasing tendencies of academic institutions, particularly in the context of specialty products like anatomical tables. Though this particular contract did not involve a competitive bidding process, suppliers of medical devices might find similar future opportunities lucrative. SMEs specialising in medical equipment or devices might be well-positioned to offer tailored solutions to educational and healthcare facilities, leveraging insights from such procurement activities to enhance their market offerings.

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Notice Title

Anatomy Tables

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the purchase of 2 x 84" Anatomy Tables for use in its Medical School. The total value is PS138,600 (exc. VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085731-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Roger Holloway
Contact Email
rholloway@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIM & SKILLS

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