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Supply of VIST G7 simulator

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the supply of VIST G7 simulator, including its upgrade and accessories. This contract pertains to the medical equipment industry category and took place in Norwich, United Kingdom. The process was completed under a direct procurement method, forming part of a below-threshold tender without competition. The award has been made to Mentice AB from Sweden, with the contract period running from 19th March 2026 to 30th March 2026. The contract was signed on 18th March 2026, with key documentation published on the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing in medical equipment to provide advanced simulation solutions to large healthcare providers. Since the procurement method was direct and without competition, businesses able to offer unique, cutting-edge products that align with the Trust's specific needs could find similar opportunities for growth. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those already established in medical technology, stand in good stead to compete in future tenders given the Trust's focus on quality and specialist equipment provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of VIST G7 simulator

Notice Description

Supply of VIST G7 simulator including upgrade and accessories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066db2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024647-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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