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title: "Dentistry (Ross Lucas) Virtual Reality Haptic Dental Skill Trainers"
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# Dentistry (Ross Lucas) Virtual Reality Haptic Dental Skill Trainers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c23f17-d394-44fb-8729-5c7634f5114e

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for acquiring virtual reality haptic dental skill trainers, aimed at enhancing the new dental suite at its Medical School. This procurement, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund via the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, falls under the industry category of Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices. The contract award was finalised on 10th March 2026, following a tender process initiated through the NWUPC framework for medical simulation and training equipment. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period beginning from 12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026 in Lincoln, England, postal code LN6 7TS.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in medical simulation and training equipment. The Wright Health Group Ltd, a supplier that specialises as a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the contract, indicating prospects for similar enterprises to collaborate with educational institutions in providing essential training tools. Companies that focus on innovative dental and medical instruments, particularly those capable of delivering cutting-edge technology like virtual reality haptic trainers, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their profile and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the purchase of virtual reality haptic dental skill trainers for the Lincoln Institute of Dental and Oral Health (LIDOH). The training equipment will be used for new courses in the new dental suite at the University's Medical School. The purchase is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) via the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA). This purchase was a direct appointment under the NWUPC framework for medical simulation and training equipment framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc448476-36b9-41b6-862f-20b7bfeb5b32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,750 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc448476-36b9-41b6-862f-20b7bfeb5b32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc448476-36b9-41b6-862f-20b7bfeb5b32
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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