This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 11:44

Award

21 May 2026 at 13:45

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, aimed at procuring Dental Haptics Equipment. This procurement belongs to the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the dental industry, with the location of delivery being in the United Kingdom in the region of UKJ31. The process reached the award stage, culminating with the award being active on 17th June 2026. The contract for the equipment, valued at £225,000 excluding VAT, aimed to expand the university's simulation facilities for dental education. This open procedure was governed by legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation, with provisions for extended warranties included in the signed contract, set to conclude on 30th September 2030.

For businesses, particularly SMEs in the field of medical technology supplying haptic or virtual reality equipment, this procurement offers significant opportunities for growth. The contract included the provision of high fidelity haptic training simulators, which highlights a demand for integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings. By providing comprehensive solutions that encompass supply, delivery, installation, and servicing, businesses could establish robust, long-term relationships with educational institutions. Suppliers capable of offering innovation in dental training equipment can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence in educational sectors, especially those focused on realistic, low-risk training environments such as VR and haptics.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dental Haptics Equipment

Notice Description

The University confirms it has contracted for the supply of Haptics Equipment. This includes Supply, Delivery, Installation and an extended warranty. The Total value of this contract is PS225,000 ex vat.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to extend warranty/Service contracts. Subject to Requirement/Budget.

Renewal: Options to extend warranty/Service contracts. Subject to Requirement/Budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066338
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

33192400 - Dental workstations

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMTOCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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