Medical Simulation and Training Equipment

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 – …

CPV: 33100000 Medizinische Geräte, 33130000 Dentalgeräte, 33141800 Zahnärztliches Verbrauchsmaterial, 33122000 Ophtalmologische Geräte
Frist:
4. April 2025 13:00
Art der Frist:
Angebotsabgabe
Ausführungsort:
Medical Simulation and Training Equipment
Vergabestelle:
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Vergabenummer:
LAB3032 NW Lot 1

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Medical Simulation and Training Equipment
Description : 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 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.
Procedure identifier : 5323bd33-adce-41a9-85af-147b85f6d314
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 35 000 000 Pound sterling
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 35 000 000 Pound sterling

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : 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 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
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 4
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 4

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1 – Simulation Manikins and Ancillary Products
Description : 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.
Internal identifier : LAB3032 NW Lot 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/07/2029

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Further details of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Price
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 60
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Customer Requirements
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 04/04/2025 13:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 25
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -
Information about review deadlines : Not applicable
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Lot 2 – Clinical Task Trainers and Ancillary Products
Description : 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. It is a mandatory requirement that operating instructions be provided for all Goods supplied under this lot; these instructions will be provided in English. This list is not exhaustive.
Internal identifier : LAB3032 NW Lot 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/07/2029

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Further details of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Price
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 60
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Customer Requirements
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 04/04/2025 13:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 25
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -
Information about review deadlines : Not applicable

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3 – Dental Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products
Description : 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. It is a mandatory requirement that operating instructions be provided for all Goods supplied under this lot; these instructions will be provided in English. This list is not exhaustive.
Internal identifier : LAB3032 NW Lot 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33130000 Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33141800 Dental consumables

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/07/2029

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Further details of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Price
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 60
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Customer Requirements
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 04/04/2025 13:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 25
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -
Information about review deadlines : Not applicable
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Lot 4 – Ophthalmology and Audiology Simulation Equipment and Ancillary Products
Description : 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.
Internal identifier : LAB3032 NW Lot 4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33122000 Ophthalmology equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/07/2029

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Further details of EU funds : Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Price
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 60
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Customer Requirements
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 04/04/2025 13:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 25
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -
Information about review deadlines : Not applicable
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Registration number : 04045190
Town : Salford
Postcode : M66FP
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Greater Manchester North West ( UKD36 )
Country : United Kingdom
Telephone : +44 1612348000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : ca1b4fc5-d7a4-409a-96b6-710266811cf8 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 03/02/2025 15:55 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00077971-2025
OJ S issue number : 25/2025
Publication date : 05/02/2025