Ministry of Defence Clinical Simulation Manikins Supply Contract

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers for clinical simulation manikins, installation, support, and training services. The contract value is estimated between £400,000 and £1,000,000, with a closing date for expressions of interest on 17 April 2026.

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What changed

Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting for the Ministry of Defence, has published an open opportunity for suppliers to provide high-fidelity clinical simulation manikins, installation, support, and training services. The contract, valued between £400,000 and £1,000,000, includes the supply of manikins, control software, on-site installations, training sessions, an online learning platform subscription, and maintenance programs. The procurement reference is 0053, and the published date is 18 March 2026.

Interested suppliers must register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited by the closing date of 17 April 2026. While this is the initial deadline for consideration, applications to join the Unite Procurement Platform will be accepted on an ongoing basis. The contract is a supply contract with a catalogue purchase procedure type, and it is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The Ministry of Defence aims to onboard multiple suppliers to ensure a diverse supply base.

What to do next

Suppliers interested in providing clinical simulation manikins, installation, support, or training services should register their interest with Unite Procurement UK Limited by 17 April 2026.
Review the Unite Procurement Platform details for onboarding requirements and product/service capabilities.
Prepare to provide details on product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services upon request.

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Published date: 18 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 17 April 2026, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£400,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

0053

Published date

18 March 2026

Closing date

17 April 2026

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

18 April 2026

Contract end date

17 April 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Catalogue purchase

What is a catalogue purchase? A direct purchase from a pre-established catalogue of suppliers.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Installation and Support of High-Fidelity Clinical Simulation Manikins and Training Services.
The requirement includes:
• 3 x high-fidelity adult patient simulation manikins, supplied with control software/licence, wound/trauma kit, clothing/cables, and a 1-year warranty.
• 3 x on-site installations, including set-up (including supplier PCs where applicable), software configuration, and full inspection/testing.
• Training, comprising 1 x one-day on-site "getting started" course (up to 8 attendees) and 2 x customised virtual instructor-led sessions.
• 1 x 2-year online learning platform subscription.
• Support, including 3 x 1-year extended warranties (return-to-workshop) and 3 x 36-month on-site maintenance programmes.
• Accessories, including 3 x trauma adapters, 3 x rugged instructor tablets, 3 x bleeding/trauma modules, and 1 x moulage getting-started course.
Delivery will include required documentation and user guidance.

The Unite Procurement Platform
(Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement.

How to Apply
Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services. Further information on the onboarding process for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link attached.

Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite Procurement Platform to ensure a diverse and competitive supply base, supporting flexibility and choice for the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations.

Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by the stated closing date to ensure early consideration. However, applications to join the Unite Procurement Platform will be welcome at any time beyond the initial deadline. Unite Procurement UK Limited reserves the right to review and onboard new suppliers on a rolling basis to meet evolving requirements and to maintain a dynamic and responsive supplier network.

For any enquiries an interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title ''TSS 571 Opportunity''