Tender

Six (6) Haptic Arms (4 non-portable and 2 portable) and related accessories, consumables, service and maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking suppliers for Six Haptic Arms, including accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance. This tender, identified by reference UoD-LAB595-TC-2026, falls under the industry category of dental and subspecialty instruments and devices. The procurement process is open and aims to enhance the teaching and training capabilities within the School of Dentistry at the University's Park Place location in Dundee, UK. Key dates include a deadline for submissions on 27th February 2026, with the procurement employing an electronic submission method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of medical and educational technology. Companies with expertise in providing robust technical support and maintenance services for dental and educational equipment will find this contract particularly advantageous. With the selection process being conducted via an open procedure, businesses of varying sizes have the chance to participate and potentially expand their client base within the academic sector. The contract's requirement for haptic equipment suitable for educational purposes indicates that suppliers with innovative solutions tailored to teaching environments stand to benefit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Six (6) Haptic Arms (4 non-portable and 2 portable) and related accessories, consumables, service and maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Dundee's School of Dentistry requires 6 Haptic Arms (4 non-portable and 2 portable) and related accessories, consumables, service and maintenance. The Haptic Arms are to advance and support teaching, learning, assessment, research and scholarship training of both undergraduate and postgraduate dentists and therapists, as well as the wider dental team. The Haptic Arms shall be housed in the Dental School, Room no N1011, on Park Place, Dundee. Delivery, installation, and user training shall be coordinated with the end user.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee's School of Dentistry requires 6 Haptic Arms (4 non-portable and 2 portable) and related accessories, consumables, service and maintenance. The Haptic Arms are to advance and support teaching, learning, assessment, research and scholarship training of both undergraduate and postgraduate dentists and therapists, as well as the wider dental team. The Haptic Arms shall be housed in the Dental School, Room no N1011, on Park Place, Dundee. Delivery, installation, and user training shall be coordinated with the end user.

Options: Any parts, spares, consumables etc pertaining to this equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06110b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007660-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Tracy Templeman
Contact Email
t.templeman@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382383177

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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