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High Fidelity Child Manikin

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for acquiring a High Fidelity Child Manikin, a sophisticated paediatric patient simulator that offers realistic facial expressions, movement, and speech. This contract award falls under the category of educational equipment and involves a direct procurement method executed without competition due to being below the threshold. The contracting process, initiated as part of the tender stage, has culminated with the signing of the contract on 12th February 2026, marking the start of the contract period from 31st March 2026 through to 31st March 2030. The procurement falls within the public authority - central government industry category, located in Bradford, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers of advanced medical simulation equipment, particularly within the large business segment that can deliver innovative training solutions. Medical Simulation Solutions Limited has successfully been awarded this contract to supply the simulator, valued at £103,255.44 gross, illustrating potential lucrative prospects for businesses capable of meeting the technological and educational demands of healthcare institutions like Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers with specialised expertise in developing high-tech educational tools for the medical industry stand to benefit significantly from similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

High Fidelity Child Manikin

Notice Description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) requires an advanced paediatric patient simulator capable of realistic facial expressions, movement, and speech to replace their currently aging equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019650-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL SIMULATION SOLUTIONS

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