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Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of paramedic simulation equipment for its Health and Social Sciences Faculty. This contract, identified by the title "Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty," was conducted via a direct procurement method, categorised under medical equipment goods. The award was made without competition due to the contract amount being below the threshold. The process was completed with the procurement stage being in the award phase as of 1st July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 1st August 2027.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the manufacture or supply of medical equipment. The contract was awarded to UK 3B SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, a Somerset-based SME, exemplifying the potential for similar businesses to succeed in such tenders. Firms adept in providing innovative and high-quality paramedic training solutions are well-suited to bid for future opportunities in this sector, particularly those located within or able to serve the UKH region. This procurement emphasises the benefits of catering to the educational and training needs of public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty

Notice Description

Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty for the University of Bedfordshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c10f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061647-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK 3B SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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