--- title: "Medical Simulation and Training Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db29.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2025-08-14" --- # Medical Simulation and Training Equipment Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db29.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has initiated a procurement process to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for "Medical Simulation and Training Equipment." This will involve collaboration among members including NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, and CPC. The framework, covering the supply of medical equipment classified under the CPV code 33100000, includes four lots: Simulation Manikins, Clinical Task Trainers, Dental Simulation Equipment, and Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment. The framework is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will run initially for 24 months, with options to extend until 31st July 2029. This open procedure aims to maximise competition and is open to businesses situated throughout the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in medical equipment, particularly SMEs who can offer innovative solutions in medical simulation training. The procurement is valued at £40 million and is accessible to manufacturers and suppliers of medical simulation, training devices, and ancillary products. With an award criteria emphasising both customer requirements and pricing (40% quality, 60% price), businesses capable of offering high-quality equipment at competitive prices stand to benefit. Partnerships with authorised regional distributors, like Uniphar Medtech UK Ltd for Northern Ireland, highlight opportunities for geographic-specific support and engagement. ## Notice NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC for Medical Simulation and Training Equipment. The Framework Agreement will be split into 4 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products Lot 2 - Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products Lot 3 - Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products Lot 4 - Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The following organisations have committed to this procurement, All Lots: NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC. ### Lot Information Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products Lot 1 - Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: High, mid and basic fidelity simulation manikins in a variety of ethnicities and skin tones, male and female, across a range of ages including but not limited to neonatal, infant, paediatric, adult and geriatric. To include manikins simulating disabilities and diseases. Also included are replacement materials and spare parts, ancillary products used to support the simulation experience, virtual dissection tables, associated medical simulation software including simulated electronic patient record systems. Servicing and maintenance provision is included in the scope but it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide it. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into four lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Medical Simulation and Training Equipment'. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products Lot 2 - Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: Neonatal intubation trainers, infant hip examination trainers, basic resuscitation trainers, modular skills trainers, airway management trainers, blood pressure training arms, cardiovascular and respiratory trainers, auscultation trainers, intra-venous training arms, arterial blood gas training arms, intra-venous torso trainers, intra-venous leg trainers, ultrasound procedure trainers, intraosseous trainers, maternity training kits, catheterisation trainers, bowel and enema trainers, abdominal trainers, venipuncture trainers, chest drain and needle compression trainers, surgical pelvic trainers, clinical pelvic trainers, epidural and lumbar puncture trainers, injection trainers, breast examination trainers, paracentesis trainers, in-growing toenail trainers, suture/would care pads and trainers, episiotomy repair trainers, perineal repair trainers, sphincter repair trainers, laparoscopic trainers, oral care trainers, obstetric examination trainers, nasogastric trainers, ostomy care trainers, blood glucose trainers, foot care trainers, ECG placement trainers, knot tying trainers, tendon repair trainers. Also included are skeletal and anatomical models, replacement materials and spare parts, ancillary products used to support the simulation experience, associated simulation software. Servicing, maintenance and training provision is included in the scope but it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide it. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into four lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Medical Simulation and Training Equipment'. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products Lot 3 - Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: Phantom dental heads, dental task trainers, dental jaws, dental training simulators, replacement teeth, caries teeth, dental models, materials used to simulate extractions, impressions, drilling, filling and crown preparations. Supporting equipment including but not limited to hand pieces, aspiration systems and air motors. Also included are replacement materials and spare parts, ancillary products used to support the dental simulation experience, and associated simulation software. Servicing, maintenance and training provision is included in the scope but it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide it. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into four lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Medical Simulation and Training Equipment'. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products Lot 4 - Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope: Ear examination simulators and models, eye examination simulators and models, ophthalmology and audiology task trainers (all available in a range of skin tones), ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, Snellen charts and Ishihara charts. Also included are replacement materials and spare parts, ancillary products used to support the ophthalmology and audiology simulation experience and associated simulation software. Servicing and maintenance provision is included in the scope but it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide it. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into four lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Medical Simulation and Training Equipment'. Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st August 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2028 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048709-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £40,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6FP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | ADAM,ROUILLY; GUYMARK; HENRY SCHEIN UK HOLDINGS; LAERDAL MEDICAL; LIMBS & THINGS; SIM & SKILLS; SIMULAIDS; UK 3B SCIENTIFIC; WRIGHT HEALTH GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment - 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices - 33141800 - Dental consumables ## Release History - 14 Aug 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048709-2025 - 13 Feb 2025 at 15:46 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004984-2025 - 3 Feb 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003520-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://online.hscni.net - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm - http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members - http://www.oscr.org.uk - http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites - http://www.scotland.police.uk - https://nwupc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89794&B=NWUPC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080 - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder - https://www.local.gov.uk - https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services - https://www.nationalparks.uk/ - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations - https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments - https://www.nss.nhs.scot/departments/national-procurement-and-logistics/ - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ - https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide - https://www.psni.police.uk - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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