Award

Nursing Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Nursing Simulators, specifically targeted at the medical equipment industry category. This process falls under the "below threshold - without competition" procurement method, resulting in a direct award to Laerdal Medical, a supplier based in Orpington, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £47,130.60, commenced on 2nd April 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2026. This award primarily concerns the provision of goods, aligning with the category of "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" under the CPV classification.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of medical training equipment to engage with prominent educational institutions like the University of Exeter. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical equipment could benefit significantly from such contracts, facilitating business growth through collaborative partnerships. The procurement's focus on direct sourcing without open competition suggests potential benefits for companies adept at fostering direct relationships with buyers in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Nursing Simulator

Notice Description

Purchase of Nursing Simulators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008000-2026
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,130 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAERDAL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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