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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North East Scotland College involved awarding a contract to Sim & Skills Ltd for the creation of a Health & Social Care Simulated Learning Space. This project, located at Aberdeen City Campus, is geared toward establishing a simulated ward-style environment for educational purposes. The industry category is education, specifically focusing on furnishing and equipping a facility with medical furniture and equipment. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the invitation to tender stage concluding in early June 2026, and the contract awarded in July 2026. The procurement status is complete, and the estimated delivery was set for July 1st, 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and educational equipment. SMEs like Sim & Skills Ltd, which excel in providing comprehensive solutions tailored to educational settings, are ideally positioned to compete. Companies that can ensure timely delivery and have the capability to meet the specified requirements and regulations will find this sector beneficial. Engaging in such projects could enhance the reputation and portfolio of suppliers in the medical and educational furnishing industry, paving the way for further ventures in similar institutional projects.

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Notice Title

Health & Social Care Simulated Learning Space

Notice Description

Award of contract for the supply of medical furniture, furnishings, fittings and equipment to Nort East Scotland College, as part of a project to create a simulated ward-style learning space for health & social care courses. Estimated delivery date circa 01 July 2026 - to be confirmed with successful bidder. Bidders MUST ensure they have the capacity to provide the full list of items on the commercial questionnaire and should complete and return the commercial response document. Subject to the College's General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (https://d1ssu070pg2v9i.cloudfront.net/pex/nescol/2025/08/26105426/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Purchase.pdf)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for the supply of medical furniture, furnishings, fittings and equipment to Nort East Scotland College, as part of a project to create a simulated 5-bed hospital ward-style learning space for health & social care courses, enabling the delivery of: - Fundamental nursing care - Patient dignity and communication - Infection prevention and control - Team based and inter professional scenarios Estimated delivery date circa 01 July 2026 - to be confirmed with successful bidder. Bidders MUST ensure they have the capacity to provide the full list of items on the commercial questionnaire and should complete and return the commercial response document. Subject to the College's General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (https://d1ssu070pg2v9i.cloudfront.net/pex/nescol/2025/08/26105426/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Purchase.pdf)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831166
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559165
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33192000 - Medical furniture

33192200 - Medical tables

33196000 - Medical aids

34152000 - Training simulators

39100000 - Furniture

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£227,082 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIM & SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555243
    Health & Social Care Simulated Learning Space - Invitation to tender for the supply of medical furniture, furnishings, fittings and equipment to Nort East Scotland College, as part of a project to create a simulated ward-style learning space for health & social care courses. Estimated delivery date circa 01 July 2026 - to be confirmed with successful bidder. Bidders MUST ensure they have the capacity to provide the full list of items on the commercial questionnaire and should complete and return the commercial response document. Subject to the College's General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (https://d1ssu070pg2v9i.cloudfront.net/pex/nescol/2025/08/26105426/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Purchase.pdf)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559165
    Health & Social Care Simulated Learning Space - Award of contract for the supply of medical furniture, furnishings, fittings and equipment to Nort East Scotland College, as part of a project to create a simulated ward-style learning space for health & social care courses. Estimated delivery date circa 01 July 2026 - to be confirmed with successful bidder. Bidders MUST ensure they have the capacity to provide the full list of items on the commercial questionnaire and should complete and return the commercial response document. Subject to the College's General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (https://d1ssu070pg2v9i.cloudfront.net/pex/nescol/2025/08/26105426/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Purchase.pdf)

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