---
title: "C001854 Purchase of High-Fidelity Endoscopy Simulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad3c"
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buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-05-05"
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# C001854 Purchase of High-Fidelity Endoscopy Simulators

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad3c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Education for Scotland, focuses on the purchase of High-Fidelity Endoscopy Simulators for the medical equipment industry. This tender falls under the open procurement method and remains in the award stage, with an active contract valued at £800,000 signed on 1st February 2021. The project addresses urgent needs in endoscopy training, particularly highlighted by impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The location of delivery for the equipment is specified within the UK.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in simulation technology for training purposes. Companies with expertise in developing high-tech medical training devices would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions that enhance training capabilities for healthcare professionals. With the emphasis on quality and technical criteria in the bidding process, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in their offerings are likely to be favoured.

## Notice

Endoscopy training in Scotland has been a cause for concern for some considerable time. The reduction in normal clinical activity during the COVID19 pandemic and the slow pace of remobilisation of such services in the face of a second wave of infection has thrown this issue even more into the spotlight. Access to clinical endoscopy lists seems to be a particular issue for adult medical, adult surgical and nurse endoscopy trainees. High fidelity simulators allow trainees to practice both upper and lower GI endoscopy without the need to access patients. They are ideal for allowing trainees to gain the necessary skills, particularly those at an early stage in their training, before having to undertake endoscopy in patients.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The simulators should consist of both mechanical parts and software that simulates the endoscopy procedure using endoscopic images whilst the trainee uses a scope that is attached to a processor. The moves of the scope should interact with the monitor image providing a virtual environment for practising theoretical and practical knowledge. They should replicate the look and feel of the content that is being taught and have the ability to both distinguish between a novice and an expert operator (ie, construct validity) and predict competence in the endoscopy suite upon completion of simulator training (ie, predictive validity).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009675-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OKB MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009675-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:603137-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

## Provenance

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