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Phantom Heads

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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13 Apr 2026 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation completed a procurement process titled "Phantom Heads," under the industry category of dental and subspecialty instruments and devices. This procurement, located in Portsmouth (UKJ31), involved the installation of Phantom Heads into a newly refurbished unit. It was executed as a limited procurement method via a call-off from the NWUPC Medical Simulation and Training Equipment LAB3032 framework, with the contract awarded to Wright Health Group Ltd on 11th April 2026. This contract was valued at £453,854 and was part of an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification outside the directive's scope.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and dental simulation equipment manufacturing. The call-off from a framework indicates that companies with prior approval or those listed on relevant frameworks are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Wright Health Group Ltd have demonstrated success in being awarded such contracts, suggesting that businesses operating at this scale have competitive potential. By engaging with frameworks, businesses can align themselves with public procurement needs, fostering growth and expanding their market presence in the educational and medical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phantom Heads

Notice Description

The University have a required for installation of Phantom Heads into our newly refurbished unit. This is being done via a call off from the NWUPC Medical Simulation and Training Equipment LAB3032 NW framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award using the NWUPC Medical Simulation and Training Equipment LAB3032 framework.

Procurement Information

Call off from a framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068079
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£453,854 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

Notice URLs

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