Official UK procurement notice
Medical Simulation and Training Equipment
Authority: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNWUPC 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.
CPV: Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices · Dental consumables · Medical equipments · Ophthalmology equipment
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 100 suppliers · 5 bids on the busiest of 4 lots (0.1 per place) · 9 appointed
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2025
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Simulation Manikins and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal
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'.
Lot #2Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal
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'.
Lot #3Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal
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'.
Lot #4Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal
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'.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Customer Requirements: 40%
- price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Customer Requirements: 40.00%
- Price: 60.00%
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Medical Simulation and Training Equipment” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 100 suppliers, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Feb 2025, 16:16 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Aug 2025, 12:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 4 Apr 2025 – …
- Authority reference
LAB3032 NW- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-048709- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db29Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC:https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ APUC:http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW:https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC:https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC:http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC:https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows: Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Local Authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council https://www.local.gov.uk NDPBs https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations National Parks Authorities https://www.nationalparks.uk/ Police Forces in the United Kingdom http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services NHS Bodies England https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ Hospices in the UK https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission http://www.oscr.org.uk Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk Scottish Police http://www.scotland.police.uk Scotland’s NHS National Procurement and its members https://www.nss.nhs.scot/departments/national-procurement-and-logistics/ NI Public Bodies Northern Ireland Government Departments https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ Health and Social care in Northern Ireland http://online.hscni.net Northern Ireland Housing Associations https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.psni.police.uk
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 4 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 4 Apr 2025, 14:00 BST
Timeline
4 Apr 2025 → 14 Aug 2025 · 4 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown4 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
- Bids opened4 Apr 2025, 14:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published14 Aug 2025, 12:02 BST
Notice history
1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete14 Aug 2025, 12:02 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextShort Description · II1.4 | NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC and HEPCW 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 … | 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 Ancil… | |
| — | TextAdditional Information · VI.3 | The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC:https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ APUC:http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW:https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC:https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC:http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC:https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-mem… | The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC:https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/members/ APUC:http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW:https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC:https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC:http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC:https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-mem… | |
| — | TextEstimated total value · II.1.5 | Value excluding VAT: £35,000,000 | Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000 |
Changes made to reflect the participation of members of CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members Value adjusted accordingly to reflect participation throughout the four year duration.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £40,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products
- Signed
- 17 Jul 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products
- Signed
- 17 Jul 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products
- Signed
- 17 Jul 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products
- Signed
- 17 Jul 2025
- Value
- ceiling above
- Period
- … – 31 Jul 2029
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 2 · Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
| 3 · Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 1 | — | — |
| 4 · Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products | 2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NWUPC LtdReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
9 commercial parties on the notice- Adam,Rouilly LimitedFramework contractor
- Guymark UK LtdFramework contractor
- Henry Schein UK Holdings LimitedFramework contractor
- Laerdal Medical LtdFramework contractor
- Limbs & ThingsFramework contractor
- Sim & Skills LtdFramework contractor
- Simulaids LtdFramework contractor
- UK 3B Scientific LtdFramework contractor
- Wright Health Group LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria