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Published 3 Feb 2025, 16:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Medical Simulation and Training Equipment

Official notice

Authority: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£35,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 4 Apr 2025awarded 17 Jul 2025
Lots 4see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Jul 2029 · extension options published · starts 1 Aug 2025

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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.

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 lot
Lot #1Simulation Manikins and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal 4 yrs

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'.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal 4 yrs

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'.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal 4 yrs

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'.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary ProductsAwardedRenewal 4 yrs

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'.

Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Customer Requirements: 40%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Customer Requirements: 40.00%
  • Price: 60.00%
Lot distribution rule: Any combination of Lots 1-4.
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Dental and subspecialty instruments and devicesDental consumablesMedical equipmentsOphthalmology equipment
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db29 Find a Tender
Contract terms
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
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
4 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
4 Apr 2025, 14:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

4 Apr 2025 → 14 Aug 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    4 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    4 Apr 2025, 14:00 BST
  3. Contract starts
    1 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 12:02 BST

Notice history

1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    14 Aug 2025, 12:02 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextShort Description · II1.4NWUPC 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.3The 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.1.5Value excluding VAT: £35,000,000Value 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 forecast
Suppliers appointed 9admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 54 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 4latest 17 Jul 2025

4 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

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad3——
2 · Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad4——
3 · Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad1——
4 · Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contracting authoritySub-central contracting authorityEducation 04045190 Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road, Salford, UK, M6 6FPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

  • European UnionFunder

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • NWUPC LtdReview body SalfordContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

9 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria