Official UK procurement notice
Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies
Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSupply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) is developing a Medical Simulation and Technologies Framework. This Framework includes but is not limited to; Full body simulation manikins, adult forearm manikins used for IV training, birthing simulators and physical and immersive training aids.
The aim is to ensure we can support our customers with simulation, related immersive technologies and training aid requirements as the need for more effective and advanced training becomes ever important.
The Lot structure is as follows;
Lot 1: Human Patient Simulators
Lot 2: Task Trainers
Lot 3: Surgical and Procedural Trainers
Lot 4: Immersive Technology / Virtual Clinical environments and Recording
Lot 5: Performance Recording Systems & Software
The Authority estimates that, in the first twelve months of the Framework, the total value of purchases under it will be around £72,000,000. For the full 48-month term, the anticipated value is around £210,000,000 excluding VAT. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information, with a forecasted level of usage. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business with successful Tenderers.
Further details about the requirements within each Lot are provided in the tender documentation located within ITT_2252.
This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ Candidates wishing to be considered for this framework must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows:
REGISTRATION
- Use URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ to access the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal.
- If not yet registered: - Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. - Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page.
PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed: — Login with URL nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗ — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select the following ITT: ITT_2252- Project_1700 – Medical Simulation and Technologies 2027.
Please note you must respond to ITT_2252 — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond.
Please note candidates are open to tender for one or several of the following Lots;
Lot 1 –ITT_2266
Lot 2 - ITT_2267
Lot 3 - ITT_2268
Lot 4 - ITT_2269
Lot 5 - ITT_2270
Candidates are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected]
The following requirements will include but are not limited to:
- ISO Certification: Tenderers must have ISO 9001: 2015 or BS EN ISO 13485:2016 or Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDAP) accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (or international equivalent) to cover all segments of the Tenderer's and the product's supply chain. This should include, but not be limited to, sales, manufacturing, storage and distribution ('ISO Certification'). Link for acceptable alternatives iaf.nu/en/accreditationbodies/ ↗ ('Notified Bodies')
- CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity: certificates (where applicable) to be presented at tender submission stage of the tender.
- Modern Slavery: Tenderers that have an annual turnover of at least £36 million must provide a link to their modern slavery statement on their website
- Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT): Tenderers must have a score of 41% or above within 12 months of the Tender Close Date via supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ↗
- Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment: Tenderers will need to have completed the assessment and within 12 months of the Tender Close Date. Link for instructions and access for this assessment: www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/centr… ↗
- Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP): Tenderers must have a valid CRP link on their website that meets the requirements of PPN 006 as outlined in the PPN, OR where Supplier has no website, the CRP is provided in PDF format that meets the requirements of PPN006 OR excused in exceptional circumstances. , CRP has to be dated within the 12 months prior to tender close date.
- Cyber Security: If you handle patient or personal data, or provide any IT systems, services, or devices you will need to have a Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate.
The Authority wishes to reserve the right to modify the Framework Agreement in accordance with Section 74 and Schedule 8, Para 1 of the Act (possibility of the modification is unambiguously provided for in the contract) to permit Range Extensions. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and clause 21.2 of Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement for further details
Submission
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the NHS Supply chain eProcurement Portal, to access the portal please use nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
CPV: Education and training services · Emergency training dolls · First-aid training services · Health and first-aid training services · Health training services · Medical education services · Miscellaneous health services · Training aids and devices · Training facilities building · Training simulators · Training software package
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 10 May 2027
Who may buy through it
any NHS Trust;
any other NHS entity;
any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or any University and/or Charities and/or
any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
Published description of the framework
See tender documentation within Project_1700
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Human Patient SimulatorsRenewalPublished value£62,000,000
Covers full-body manikins that simulate human patients, ranging from basic CPR models to advanced high-fidelity simulators. These are used to train clinical assessment, decision making, and multidisciplinary team responses in realistic scenarios without risk to patients.
Lot #2Task TrainersRenewalPublished value£36,000,000
This Lot includes specialised training devices designed for practising specific clinical skills (e.g. cannulation, suturing, airway management). These trainers focus on repetitive skill development with realistic anatomy and feedback to support competency assessment.
Lot #3Surgical and Procedural TrainersRenewalPublished value£52,000,000
This Lot comprises simulators for advanced procedural and surgical training (e.g. laparoscopic, robotic, or interventional procedures). These systems replicate anatomy and clinical environments to enable hands on practice, performance measurement, and procedural competency development.
Lot #4Immersive Technology/Virtual Clinical environments and RecordingRenewalPublished value£40,000,000
Includes VR/XR/MR technologies, virtual environments, and recording solutions that deliver scenario based training. These solutions enable immersive, interactive learning experiences and support team training, decision making, and debriefing through playback and analysis tools.
Lot #5Performance Recording Systems & SoftwareRenewalPublished value£20,000,000
This Lot focuses on software solutions for designing, delivering, and analysing simulation training. These systems provide performance tracking, reporting, data analytics, and potentially AI driven insights to support competency development and workforce improvement without supplying physical hardware.
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Human Patient Simulators | 55% | 20% | 10% | 15% | |
| 2 · Task Trainers | 55% | 20% | 10% | 15% | |
| 3 · Surgical and Procedural Trainers | 50% | 20% | 10% | 20% | |
| 4 · Immersive Technology/Virtual Clinical environments and Recording | 50% | 20% | 10% | 20% | |
| 5 · Performance Recording Systems & Software | 50% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
- “Medical Simulations Devices and Technologies” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- any NHS Trust; any other NHS entity; any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or any University and/or Charities and/or any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 29 Jan 2026, 16:26 GMT
- Last source update
- 11 Aug 2026, 10:24 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Mar 2027
- Authority reference
Project_ 1700- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-075593- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-061261Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 28 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the NHS Supply chain eProcurement Portal, to access the portal please use nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// ↗
Timeline
29 Jan 2026 → 10 May 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published265 days ago29 Jan 2026, 16:26 GMT
- Next notice expected110 days ago2 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Market engagement110 days ago2 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
To support the development of a comprehensive strategy and set of requirements, Supply Chain Coordination Limited (“NHS Supply Chain”) (the Authority) is initiating a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). This process is intended to consult the market and identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the emerging goods and services requirements. Through this engagement, the Authority aims to understand supplier capacity, explore opportunities for innovation, and ensure all interested parties are informed of this opportunity.
The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will cover the following activities:
- Interested suppliers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Jaggaer system.
- Suppliers who express an interest will be provided with the draft specifications and product list, which are currently under development. This is expected to take place in March 2026 (STC). The Authority will invite feedback and assumptions based on these documents
- We will maintain regular dialogue with suppliers who have expressed an interest, initiating exploratory conversations to understand their offerings and assess alignment with our requirements. These conversations will take place via Microsoft Teams, telephone, or face-to-face meetings, depending on suitability and availability .
- Suppliers who have expressed an interest in this opportunity are encouraged to engage with us through scheduled calls, meetings, and other appropriate channels.
The Authority sincerely appreciates your engagement and looks forward to receiving your considered input throughout the course of this process.
- Tender notice published72 days ago10 Aug 2026, 10:32 BST
- Clarification questions by30 days ago21 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends23 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown28 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
- Today21 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 136 days5 Mar 2027, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 201 days10 May 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
10 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026- Pipeline notice published29 Jan 2026, 16:26 GMTUK1
- Preliminary market engagement notice published6 Feb 2026, 08:47 GMTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published13 Feb 2026, 14:57 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published10 Aug 2026, 10:32 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active10 Aug 2026, 10:32 BST
- Procurement method changed10 Aug 2026, 10:32 BST
- Deadline published: 29 Oct 2026, 15:00 GMT10 Aug 2026, 10:32 BST
- Tender notice published10 Aug 2026, 13:19 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 28 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST10 Aug 2026, 13:19 BST-31 days · was 29 Oct 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Tender notice published11 Aug 2026, 10:24 BSTUK4
Published amendments (3)
Addition of guidance to how candidates can locate the SQ on the Jaggaer eProcurement portal.
Tender submission date (UK4_123) has been adjusted to read the date of 28/09/2026
Tender submission date (UK4_123) has been adjusted to read the date of 28/09/2026. Amended detailes for Cyber Security and CRP requirements
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-02: 2 releases · 6 Feb 2026, 13 Feb 2026
- 2026-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender