Medical Simulation and Training Equipment

The Medical Simulation and Training Equipment Framework has been established for the provision of the following goods and services:

 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.

·        For the purposes of this framework agreement, manikin fidelity definitions are given as follows: 

High fidelity simulation manikin at a minimum to include: the ability to facilitate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), full observations/vital signs, pulses, auscultation, cannula access, intubation, chest compressions and compatibility with a defibrillator. The manikin must be made of a material suitable for cleaning with a detergent/disinfectant product.

Mid fidelity simulation manikin Functionality at a minimum to include: the ability to facilitate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), some clinical capabilities (e.g. blood pressure simulation, catheterisation, cannulation). The manikin must be made of a material suitable for cleaning with a detergent/disinfectant product.

Basic fidelity simulation manikin Functionality at a minimum to include: Articulated limbs, there are no mandatory internal functions. Basic fidelity manikins are often used for simulation scenario staging purposes. The manikin must be made of a material suitable for cleaning with a detergent/disinfectant product.

It is a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide the following services under Lot 1 of the Framework Agreement:

·        The provision of training/demonstrations and technical set-up (be it on-site or online) where it is the reasonable belief of the Customer that training delivered by the Supplier or Manufacturer is required to support the use and operation of the supplied simulation and training equipment at point of sale. This must be provided free of charge;

·        Refresher training and ongoing technical assistance may be requested and shall be provided free of charge on-site or online to ensure the Customer is aware of the features and functions available and that the Customer operates the equipment in a safe manner for up to 3 years from point of sale;

·        Product support and technical assistance to Customers through the provision of instructional materials (which may be supplied in paper form with the product or hosted online) as required for all in scope products. This must be provided free of charge.

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.

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.

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.

It is a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide the following services  under Lot 4 of the Framework Agreement:

·        The provision of training/demonstrations and technical set-up (be it on-site or online) where it is the reasonable belief of the Customer that training delivered by the Supplier or Manufacturer is required to support the use and operation of the supplied simulation and training equipment at point of sale. This must be provided free of charge;

·        Refresher training and ongoing technical assistance may be requested and shall be provided free of charge on-site or online to ensure the Customer is aware of the features and functions available and that the Customer operates the equipment in a safe manner for up to 3 years from point of sale;

·        Product support and technical assistance to Customers through the provision of instructional materials (which may be supplied in paper form with the product or hosted online) as required for all in scope products. This must be provided free of charge.

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The framework can be utilised in the following ways:

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• Low value / low complexity requirements
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