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title: "School of Nursing - Manikins & Immersive Tech"
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# School of Nursing - Manikins & Immersive Tech

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a652ba03-e713-49b9-8196-8c05146e747a

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is currently conducting a limited procurement process for the "School of Nursing - Manikins" project, which involves purchasing high-fidelity patient simulation manikins and a 3-walled immersive simulation system. This tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 10 March 2022. The project's budget is £150,000, and delivery is required at their Preston location, PR1 2HE. The primary industry category for this procurement is medical equipment, particularly focusing on training simulators, and it follows a competitive quotation approach as the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare simulation sector, especially those specialising in medical equipment and immersive technology. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record within healthcare simulation and offer comprehensive support services will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this process is tailored to engage suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions that enhance the educational landscape for nursing students.

## Notice

REQUIREMENT 1 The School of Nursing are investing in some age specific hi-fidelity patient simulation manikins, complete with associated software and hardware to enhance the student learning experience. The manikins are required to have an age-appropriate appearance including skin features that are realistic in terms of feel, flexibility and aging appearance/characteristics therefore giving a precise representation of the aging body and human anatomy. The patient simulator should have weight distributed features and the ability to undertake passive limb movement for the purpose of using with moving and handling equipment. The simulators will be used across the school's portfolio in support of simulation-based education, with a strong focus on improving care for older people. REQUIREMENT 2 The School of Nursing is looking to purchase a 3-walled immersive simulation system to enhance to enhance simulation-based education across its broad portfolio of health programmes. The virtual technology should allow for a fully interactive experience and the creation of a diverse range of environments ranging from pre-hospital and community settings to critical care environments. The contract should include onsite visit support, training and access to extensive content. As such, the company required needs to have proven track record within healthcare simulation. If you feel that you can fulfil these requirements (either or both) please submit your proposal to tpbrookes@uclan.ac.uk including cost & service details Costs must be detailed on the attached quote form and all applicants must sign to agree to the terms & conditions,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579
- 7 Mar 2022 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579
- 23 Feb 2022 at 08:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579
- 22 Feb 2022 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9142c31f-1f09-46fb-b76d-b6a9ff03c579
  7th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d0493c0-7c50-444b-84ce-bce4a87c4c4f

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