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24 Jul 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of medical simulation devices. This tender falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category and was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with UK 3B Scientific Limited identified as the successful supplier. Located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, this contract spans from 18th June 2026 to 30th July 2026, with a signed date of 17th June 2026 and a total value of £61,300. The delivery location for these devices is within the UKK region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in the provision of medical simulation devices and related laboratory equipment. The contract with UK 3B Scientific Limited, an SME located in Burnham-On-Sea, demonstrates the potential for small to medium enterprises to compete and succeed in public procurement tenders. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing high-precision medical training equipment would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, particularly those aiming to expand their offerings within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Medical simulation devices

Notice Description

Six medical simulation devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d324
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070251-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK 3B SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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