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SimMan - Patient Simulator

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Mar 2026 at 16:26

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 11:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has procured a SimMan - Patient Simulator for simulation training, falling under the industry category of medical equipment. This contracting process was initiated via a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. Hologic Ltd is the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £129,175.08 gross, was signed on 13 March 2026 and is active from 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers specializing in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products to engage with a major healthcare provider. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to supply goods directly are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements facilitated by health trusts. The direct procurement method used suggests a streamlined process, potentially making it easier for suitable businesses to secure future contracts with reduced barriers in the competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SimMan - Patient Simulator

Notice Description

Simman required for simulation training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06702f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027510-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£107,898 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HOLOGIC

LAERDAL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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