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Manikins for PHC Team

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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02 Apr 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, pertains to the award of a contract for supplying "Manikins for PHC Team," specifically the Simulaid Adult Airway Management Torso. As a public authority within the sub-central government sector of the United Kingdom, the authority based in Birmingham, UK, completed this process using a direct procurement method—below threshold and without competition. The award was made to RUTH LEE LIMITED. The procurement process falls under the goods category, particularly medical equipment and related products. This contract was initiated on 18th March 2026 and signed for an active period from 19th March 2026 to 14th April 2026, with regions for delivery including various parts of the UK such as the North East, North West, and South East, among others.

This tender primarily benefits businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment and training aids. Specifically, companies like large enterprises that deal with sophisticated medical training devices stand to gain. Given the procurement's direct approach and specificity, it presents a rich opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting bespoke requirements swiftly, indicating growth prospects for well-equipped suppliers looking to enhance their market footprint in the public sector’s healthcare and training domains.

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Notice Title

Manikins for PHC Team

Notice Description

Simulaid Adult Airway Management Torso. Part number SIM 0086

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030674-2026
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

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
£21,684 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 14 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUTH LEE

Further Information

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