Tender

Dental Training VR Simulator Machines for School of Clinical Dentistry

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the University of Sheffield, a sub-central government authority, for the tender titled "Dental Training VR Simulator Machines for School of Clinical Dentistry." The procurement's main category is goods, specifically simulators, with a budget allocation of £500,000 GBP. The open procedure tender is currently active, with submissions due by 12:00 PM (UK time) on 10th April 2026. Dental Training VR Simulator Machines will be delivered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within the region UKE. The University of Sheffield manages the procurement process via its online tendering system, and inquiries can be submitted through this platform. The award announcement is anticipated to conclude by 1st July 2026, with a contract period stretching from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by contributing innovative solutions in dental training simulator technology. Given the focus on quality criteria, including technical requirements and logistics among others, businesses specializing in high-tech dental equipment, virtual reality solutions, and comprehensive training supports are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms with strong service support and value-added offerings will be advantageous. With an accelerated procedure due to urgency, companies with agile operations and quick delivery capabilities are likely to find this tender rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dental Training VR Simulator Machines for School of Clinical Dentistry

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the School of Clinical Dentistry for 10 Dental Training VR Simulator Machines. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open Tender. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 10th April 2026 at 12 noon (UK time). The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. The University reserves the right from time to time to voluntarily operate under the Procurement Act (as defined above) on a case by case basis. Otherwise, advertisement of any contract on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, this procurement is not subject to the Procurement Act (as defined above).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028077-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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Notice Documents

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