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Purchase of Simulator Manikin

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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20 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a public law body situated at Charles Stewart House, Edinburgh, has finalised a procurement process to acquire a Simulator Manikin. This contract falls under the education industry category and is a call-off from the NHS Simulation Equipment and Services Framework. The procurement followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with Laerdal Medical Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Orpington, as the supplier. Key dates include the contract being signed on 5th July 2026, leading to its current active status. The total value of the contract is £60,743.46, and the manikin will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh, within the region of UKM75.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical simulation technology and education tools. Companies specialising in healthcare training equipment, especially small to medium-sized enterprises within the medical goods sector, could find similar frameworks and contracts highly lucrative. By aligning as a framework supplier, businesses can secure steady contractual opportunities and work with esteemed educational institutions such as the University of Edinburgh. Engaging in similar procurement processes can enhance business portfolios and expand market reach within the UK and potentially through international procurement frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Simulator Manikin

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to award contract for an additional manikin to Laerdal Medical as a call off from NHS Simulation Equipment and Services Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh's existing training manikin, which was purchased from Laerdal Medical, is reaching the end of its working life and the University therefore intends to buy a replacement. Laerdal Medical are a framework supplier to NHS Simulation Devices and Services Framework and the University is using framework call off as a procurement route for this purchase and award the contract to Laerdal Medical.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837867
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,743 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAERDAL MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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