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title: "(NU/1757) Supply and Installation of Dental Haptic Simulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03234c"
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# (NU/1757) Supply and Installation of Dental Haptic Simulators

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03234c

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of five dental haptic simulators, aiming to enhance student training in dentistry and dental therapy. The contract, with a total value of GBP 254,375, involved Universal Simulation Ltd as the awarded supplier. The procurement was classified under the CPV code for dental and subspecialty instruments and devices. Although the tender is currently cancelled, the University envisages the simulators to bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical training, offering realistic virtual simulations with continuous feedback.

This tender opportunity for the supply and installation of dental haptic simulators at Newcastle University can be of interest to businesses involved in the production or provision of medical simulation technologies. Companies specializing in simulators, equipment delivery, installation, training services, and IT support could find this opportunity well-suited for collaboration. Interested parties need to be aware of the cancelled status of the tender and may consider future similar opportunities in the healthcare education sector for potential business expansion.

## Notice

Within Newcastle University, The School of Dental Sciences is home to almost 500 undergraduates studying dentistry and dental therapy. As part of the undergraduate teaching the School currently use "phantom head" which are traditional units with a mannequin which allows demonstration, procedure rehearsal and safety confirmation using a range of plastic and/or natural teeth. To further help students bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical training the University is looking to invest in five haptic simulators. Haptic simulators are used in a range of sectors, most notably flight simulation for training and revalidation, in dentistry they are used to provide a realistic virtual simulation offering continuous and objective feedback, validated assessment of competence and revalidation all in a high-fidelity virtual environment. One major limitation of traditional dental simulation is the ability to do things once - a single cavity preparation or single patient episode - haptic simulators allow procedure rehearsal multiple times before being carried out on a 'live' patient.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Within Newcastle University, The School of Dental Sciences is home to almost 500 undergraduates studying dentistry and dental therapy. As part of the undergraduate teaching the School currently use "phantom head" which are traditional units with a mannequin which allows demonstration, procedure rehearsal and safety confirmation using a range of plastic and/or natural teeth. To further help students bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical training the University is looking to invest in five haptic simulators. Haptic simulators are used in a range of sectors, most notably flight simulation for training and revalidation, in dentistry they are used to provide a realistic virtual simulation offering continuous and objective feedback, validated assessment of competence and revalidation all in a high-fidelity virtual environment. One major limitation of traditional dental simulation is the ability to do things once - a single cavity preparation or single patient episode - haptic simulators allow procedure rehearsal multiple times before being carried out on a 'live' patient. The scope of the contract is for the supply, delivery, installation of 5 dental haptic simulators and operator chairs. The contract must also include training of staff as part of the installation programme.

Options: IT System updates and upgrades to be provided offline via in-person support with, as a minimum one annual visit. For years one and two the off-line service is included in the contract price. If the service cannot be delivered remotely for years three to five further off-line services may take up the option of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021825-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £254,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2022 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021825-2022
- 17 Mar 2022 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007346-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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