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title: "608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment"
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# 608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62e5123b-25f8-46b4-bea5-47773908c2fc

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## Summary

Aston University is currently running a procurement process for the "608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment" as part of its initiative to enhance clinical training in optometry. This open tender seeks to acquire three anterior and posterior eye imaging simulators, with a total budget of £360,000. The tender period is open until 19th November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th December 2021, lasting until 8th December 2026. The university, located in Birmingham, England, is committed to ensuring students receive a robust clinical experience beyond traditional models.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and educational technology sectors to participate in a significant project aimed at advancing optometry education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on innovation and adaptability in providing simulation technology. Engaging in this procurement could lead to lasting partnerships with an esteemed educational institution and contribute positively to the future of eye health in the nation.

## Notice

The School of Optometry at Aston University is looking to procure three (3)x anterior and posterior eye imaging simulators (augmented reality slit lamp biomicroscopes) as part of the Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment. The School of Optometry's teaching clinics have operated throughout the pandemic. As part of their training, Optometry students have to undertake a minimum number of refractions, dispensing and other clinical episodes as per the General Optical Council's requirements, seeing lots of different patients with different conditions. With the move to a four (4) year registrable programme, this clinical experience will fall fully within the remit of the university to provide rather than the traditional pre-registration model. With the use of a simulation suite, this clinical experience can be at a higher level than previous high street optician experience, better preparing optometrists on qualification to contribute to the eye health of the nation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e728dd-88ff-459b-8ccd-adb396eec411 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e728dd-88ff-459b-8ccd-adb396eec411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e728dd-88ff-459b-8ccd-adb396eec411
  19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27d6b77b-b42d-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Link to ProContract advert where you can express an interest, receive all tender documentation, correspondences and submit your responses through the ProContract portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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