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17 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty" at the University of Bedfordshire has been completed. The procurement was carried out under the ID ocds-h6vhtk-06cd81, focusing on the supply of medical equipment for the Health and Social Sciences Faculty. This award pertains to a direct procurement method without competition, valued at £80,892.72 gross, executed by the University of Bedfordshire located in Luton, UK. The contract began on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 1st August 2027, as documented in the contract award notice published on 17th July 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those that can deliver specialised paramedic simulation tools. While this specific tender has been awarded to UK 3B SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing such high-quality medical apparatuses may find similar future opportunities beneficial for growth. The direct procurement approach used here highlights an emphasis on reliable suppliers who can offer competitive innovations within the medical equipment industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty

Notice Description

Provision of Paramedic simulation equipment in HSS Faculty-UoB This notice is linked to Transparency Notice: Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-061647 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06c10f

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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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

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