--- title: "608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-10-19" --- # 608 - Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ed7d.json) ## Summary The School of Optometry at Aston University is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of three advanced anterior and posterior eye imaging simulators, essential for their Optometry Simulation Suite Equipment. This open tender, designated as DN576439, is classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, particularly relevant to the goods sector. The tender period ends on 19th November 2021, with the award period commencing on 11th November 2021 and a contract period that extends through to 8th December 2025. The location for delivery addresses is Birmingham, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on medical and educational equipment, particularly those that specialise in optometry or related fields. Suppliers of advanced imaging technology and simulation equipment would find this procurement particularly beneficial, as Aston University seeks to enhance its clinical training for optometry students. Companies capable of providing high-quality, innovative products that improve educational delivery in health sciences will be well-positioned to compete in this process. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Renewal: Any extension to the contract will be agreed between Aston and the awarded Supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## 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 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=27d6b77b-b42d-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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