Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
Contact
Lisa Blackburn
Telephone
+44 1612348003
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04045190
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Medical Simulation and Training Equipment
Reference number
LAB3032 NW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-003520
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
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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.
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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.
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VI.3
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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.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
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
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
Scottish Police
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
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
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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.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
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
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
Scottish Police
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
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
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Value excluding VAT: £35,000,000
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Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
seven.2) Other additional information
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.