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title: "Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training"
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buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5389b8e-6dd1-439f-b413-f4718c96e09a

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## Summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has recently awarded a contract for a "Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training" in the goods category. The contract, with a value of £244,400 GBP, has been awarded to VirtaMed AG. The tender process was initiated as a direct award and has now been completed. The procurement method used was "Other". The tender period ended on December 13, 2022, and the contract period is from December 14, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The location of delivery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in developing surgical simulators or medical training equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on advanced surgical skills training. Businesses with expertise in the healthcare simulation industry can leverage this contract to grow their market presence and contribute to enhancing surgical training outcomes. For businesses looking to expand within the medical training equipment sector, tendering for similar contracts can be a strategic avenue for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

This is direct Award for a Surgical simulator for Training to use original instruments from real world manufacturers. To develop advanced surgical skills for optimal results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8891ed-2ecf-44c8-9d29-405f97d5f4ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,400 |
| 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 | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTAMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8891ed-2ecf-44c8-9d29-405f97d5f4ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb8891ed-2ecf-44c8-9d29-405f97d5f4ce
  4th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=747479207
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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