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title: "Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039222"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039222.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-01-04"
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# Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039222

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## Summary

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a Virtual Reality Arthroscopy Simulator for Training. The procurement falls under the goods category and is part of a direct award procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 13th December 2022, with a value of £244,400. The simulator is designed for advanced surgical skills development and uses original instruments from real-world manufacturers. The award was made to VirtaMed AG, a supplier based in Switzerland.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in the production or supply of simulators for medical training. Particularly, businesses specializing in surgical simulators and medical training equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The direct award nature of the procurement process may indicate a preference for specific technical solutions and industry expertise. The ability to provide modular solutions for surgical specialties and cloud-based reporting systems could be key selling points for potential suppliers.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award due to the Specialist modular surgical training simulator offered

### Procurement Information

The unique modularity of the simulators means one Caddy can be used to power a multitude of surgical specialties . This allows hospitals to expand their simulator capacity by purchasing additional modules without the need for purchase of another Caddy thereby minimizing financial and physical space burdens. Ability to use original instruments from real world suppliers for use in the simulators to provide a realistic working environment for users. A cloud based reporting system used to provide highly detailed reports post sim session to each user.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000214-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £244,400 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## 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 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000214-2023
- 16 Dec 2022 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035740-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=747479207
- https://www.kgh.nhs.uk
- https://www.virtamed.com/en/

## Provenance

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