Award

simulators

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, involved a contract for "portable vital signs simulator solutions" with a completion date of 20 March 2026. The contract was signed on 27 February 2026 and is now in the Award stage. The primary industry category is goods, specifically simulators (CPV code 34150000). Located in North Shields, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the central government. The procurement method used was direct, labelled as "below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined process tailored to specific needs.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies within the medical equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of delivering innovative simulator solutions, to engage in future tenders that require specialised equipment. Large businesses like Ultramedic, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such opportunities, given the contract's value and requirements. This procurement highlights the demand within healthcare facilities for advanced technology solutions, offering avenues for growth for companies focusing on healthcare innovations and technology advancements.

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Notice Title

simulators

Notice Description

portable vital signs simulator solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031517-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,852 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTRAMEDIC

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