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Purchase of Simulator Manikin

University Of Edinburgh

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20 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought an additional simulator manikin to replace an existing training manikin that was reaching the end of its working life. This is a goods procurement for medical simulation and training equipment, classified under CPV 34152000. The equipment is for use by the University of Edinburgh and delivery is to the University in Edinburgh. The requirement concerns a replacement manikin rather than a broader simulation service, maintenance package or works project. It is relevant to manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist suppliers of clinical simulation equipment, particularly businesses serving universities, healthcare education and professional training environments. The purchase formed part of the University’s use of the NHS Simulation Equipment and Services Framework, with the selected supplier providing an additional manikin for the University’s existing training provision.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure using a framework call-off route. Laerdal Medical Ltd was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The award was made on 5 July 2026 and the contract is active. Its value is £60,743.46. The published outcome records one bid for the lot; it was submitted electronically by an SME. The procurement was evaluated through the open procedure and the framework call-off arrangements. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The University of Edinburgh is the buying organisation and the requirement was managed for delivery to its Edinburgh location. The process concerns a completed replacement purchase, rather than an ongoing tender opportunity.

This award demonstrates established demand from the University of Edinburgh for specialist clinical simulation equipment, driven by the replacement cycle of training manikins. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply reliable simulator manikins suitable for university-based healthcare training and to understand the operational needs of an existing simulation facility. Familiarity with public-sector framework purchasing and call-off arrangements would be important, since this purchase was made through the NHS Simulation Equipment and Services Framework. The result also shows that a small or medium-sized enterprise can compete for this type of requirement and that electronic bid submission is part of the route used. Suppliers should therefore combine relevant product capability with framework access, public-sector procurement experience and dependable replacement supply.

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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
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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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