---
title: "SimMan - Patient Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06702f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06702f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# SimMan - Patient Simulator

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06702f

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority under central government, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has procured a SimMan - Patient Simulator for simulation training, falling under the industry category of medical equipment. This contracting process was initiated via a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. Hologic Ltd is the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £129,175.08 gross, was signed on 13 March 2026 and is active from 17 March 2026 to 16 March 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers specializing in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products to engage with a major healthcare provider. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to supply goods directly are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements facilitated by health trusts. The direct procurement method used suggests a streamlined process, potentially making it easier for suitable businesses to secure future contracts with reduced barriers in the competitive landscape.

## Notice

Simman required for simulation training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027510-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,898 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOLOGIC; LAERDAL MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:26 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027510-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025698-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027510-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025698-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hologic.com
- https://laerdal.com/gb/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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