---
title: "Dental Haptics Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066338"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

# Dental Haptics Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066338

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, aimed at procuring Dental Haptics Equipment. This procurement belongs to the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the dental industry, with the location of delivery being in the United Kingdom in the region of UKJ31. The process reached the award stage, culminating with the award being active on 17th June 2026. The contract for the equipment, valued at £225,000 excluding VAT, aimed to expand the university's simulation facilities for dental education. This open procedure was governed by legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation, with provisions for extended warranties included in the signed contract, set to conclude on 30th September 2030.

For businesses, particularly SMEs in the field of medical technology supplying haptic or virtual reality equipment, this procurement offers significant opportunities for growth. The contract included the provision of high fidelity haptic training simulators, which highlights a demand for integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings. By providing comprehensive solutions that encompass supply, delivery, installation, and servicing, businesses could establish robust, long-term relationships with educational institutions. Suppliers capable of offering innovation in dental training equipment can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence in educational sectors, especially those focused on realistic, low-risk training environments such as VR and haptics.

## Notice

The University confirms it has contracted for the supply of Haptics Equipment. This includes Supply, Delivery, Installation and an extended warranty. The Total value of this contract is PS225,000 ex vat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to extend warranty/Service contracts. Subject to Requirement/Budget.

Renewal: Options to extend warranty/Service contracts. Subject to Requirement/Budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066729-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMTOCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
- 33192400 - Dental workstations
- 85130000 - Dental practice and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066729-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047181-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019997-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066729-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047181-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019997-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
  To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- http://www.simtocare.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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