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Full body Aria Simulator

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a public authority in sub-central government, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a full body Aria Simulator with medium skin tone, under the title "Full body Aria Simulator". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting the research, testing, and scientific technical simulator industry. Elevate Healthcare Inc., based in Sarasota, United States, was awarded the active contract beginning on 24th March 2024 and ending on 31st March 2024, valued at £143,015.47. The legal framework governing this tender is outlined by UKPGA 2023/54, following a Below Threshold - unknown procurement method. The project location is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents unique opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises engaged in healthcare and scientific simulation technologies. The procurement of a full body simulator required for research and scientific testing indicates a growing demand for specialized technical equipment in the education and healthcare sectors, making it an attractive target for businesses operating within these domains. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying advanced technical simulators and with capacity to offer tailored solutions relevant to academic institutions could benefit from similar future opportunities. The success of Elevate Healthcare Inc. in securing this contract underscores the competitive advantage that SMEs with niche expertise and efficient delivery capabilities can leverage in procuring such specialised goods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full body Aria Simulator

Notice Description

Q-86194- 1 Aria Medium skin tone) Full body Aria Simulator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,015 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEVATE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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