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title: "Bespoke Bariatric Manikin"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Bespoke Bariatric Manikin

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40033e4c-6ac0-4bc2-837d-eaffcb5cc592

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham, England, recently awarded a contract for the supply of a bespoke bariatric manikin in the medical equipment category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender period ended on April 20, 2023, and the contract is set to run from May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023.

This tender by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the medical equipment industry or those capable of providing bespoke solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to "@SIMULATIONMAN LTD" based in Andover, England, indicating potential for similar businesses to secure contracts in the future.

## Notice

Bespoke Bariatric Manikin

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ffc4b-b1f3-4691-9d5b-7942fe465205 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | @SIMULATIONMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ffc4b-b1f3-4691-9d5b-7942fe465205

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8ffc4b-b1f3-4691-9d5b-7942fe465205
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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