Cork Education and Training Board Awards €2M Clinical Simulation Equipment Framework Agreements

Cork Education and Training Board, a body governed by public law operating in education, has awarded framework agreements for the provision of clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education at Cork Education and Training Board - Cork College of FET. The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00, covering educational equipment, training simulators, simulators, imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use, medical consumables, miscellaneous medical devices and products, and audio-visual equipment and materials, with an estimated duration of 4 years. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Cork Education and Training Board, a body governed by public law operating in education, has conducted an open procedure for the provision of clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education at Cork Education and Training Board - Cork College of FET. Cork College of FET requires a coordinated suite of healthcare and veterinary simulation and assessment equipment to support a distributed clinical simulation and integrated assessment network across Morrison's Island Campus, Mallow Campus, Kinsale Campus, West Cork Campus, Macroom FET and Youghal FET.

The network will support healthcare education, nursing pathways, pre-paramedic studies, healthcare assistant training, Skills to Advance provision, employer upskilling, continuing professional development and future micro-qualifications. The requirement is to enable central specialist teaching, local practical skills development, local recorded assessment and central verification/quality assurance through compatible simulation, AV, digital capture and learning management technologies. The requirement is that simulation operation can occur locally or remotely from another location within the network and AV digital capture can also be operated for one location directly from another. The successful tenderer(s) shall provide all equipment, software, licences, accessories, installation materials, configuration services, testing, training, documentation, warranty, support and maintenance required to deliver a fully operational solution. Training for educators and full training and support for the upskilling of a Sim Technician is a key requirement. The solution must be suitable for use in an education and training environment and must support simulation-based teaching, clinical skills practice, hybrid delivery, recorded competency assessment and central quality assurance. Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing is required for Douglas Street Campus Eircode T12DW32.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No strategic procurement objectives were specified. The evaluation criteria are cost (30%) and quality (70%). Two tenders were received for LOT-0001, three tenders for LOT-0002, one tender for LOT-0003, and four tenders for LOT-0004. Winners were appointed: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services for LOT-0001, LOT-0002, and LOT-0004; and Talentpool Virtual Ltd for LOT-0003. No subcontracting was declared. The contracts were concluded on 30/09/2026. The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €2,000,000.00 and the approximate value is €2,000,000.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the provision of clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education at Cork College of FET, supporting clinical simulation, skills practice and competency assessment.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Healthcare and Veterinary Education: Provides clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education
• Significant Value: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Medium-Term Commitment: 4-year duration
• Comprehensive Scope: Educational equipment, training simulators, simulators, imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use, medical consumables, miscellaneous medical devices and products, and audio-visual equipment and materials
• Balanced Evaluation: 30% cost, 70% quality
• Competition: 2 tenders received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Winner chosen: 14/09/2026
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Estimated duration: 4 years
• Notice published: 16 October 2026 (OJ S 201/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 14 October 2026

Contract Overview

Cork Education and Training Board conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Four lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0004
• Maximum framework value: €2,000,000.00
• Duration: 4 years
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Cost (30%) and Quality (70%)
• Winners: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0004); Talentpool Virtual Ltd (LOT-0003)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: No strategic procurement

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 39162000 Educational equipment
• Additional classification: 34152000 Training simulators; 34151000 Driving simulators; 34150000 Simulators; 33110000 Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use; 33140000 Medical consumables; 33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products; 32321200 Audio-visual equipment; 32321300 Audio-visual materials
• Place of performance: South-West (IE053), Ireland
• Procedure identifier: d5de511d-08ab-49ec-9364-08cd5950e0fa
• Internal identifier: Not specified
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: The High Court of Ireland

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Turnkey Healthcare Simulation Solution for the Cork College of FET Clinical Simulation and Integrated Assessment Network

• Title: Lot 1 – Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Turnkey Healthcare Simulation Solution for the Cork College of FET Clinical Simulation and Integrated Assessment Network
• Description: Cork College of FET requires a coordinated suite of healthcare and veterinary simulation and assessment equipment to support a distributed clinical simulation and integrated assessment network across Morrison's Island Campus, Mallow Campus, Kinsale Campus, West Cork Campus, Macroom FET and Youghal FET.
• Internal identifier: 1
• Winner: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (value of the tender €1,500,000.00)
• Tenders received: 2
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Contract identifier: 460170

Lot 2 – Simulation AV, Capture and Assessment Systems

• Title: Lot 2 – Simulation AV, Capture and Assessment Systems
• Description: Cork College of FET requires a coordinated suite of healthcare and veterinary simulation and assessment equipment to support a distributed clinical simulation and integrated assessment network across Morrison's Island Campus, Mallow Campus, Kinsale Campus, West Cork Campus, Macroom FET and Youghal FET.
• Internal identifier: 2
• Winner: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (value of the tender €180,000.00)
• Tenders received: 3
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Contract identifier: 460171

Lot 3 – Car Mobile Unit with Motion Base Simulator

• Title: Lot 3 – Car Mobile Unit with Motion Base Simulator
• Description: Cork College of FET requires a coordinated suite of healthcare and veterinary simulation and assessment equipment to support a distributed clinical simulation and integrated assessment network across Morrison's Island Campus, Mallow Campus, Kinsale Campus, West Cork Campus, Macroom FET and Youghal FET.
• Internal identifier: 3
• Winner: Talentpool Virtual Ltd (value of the tender €160,000.00)
• Tenders received: 1
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Contract identifier: 460172

Lot 4 – Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing

• Title: Lot 4 – Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing
• Description: Cork College of FET requires a coordinated suite of healthcare and veterinary simulation and assessment equipment to support a distributed clinical simulation and integrated assessment network across Morrison's Island Campus, Mallow Campus, Kinsale Campus, West Cork Campus, Macroom FET and Youghal FET. Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing is required for Douglas Street Campus Eircode T12DW32.
• Internal identifier: 4
• Winner: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (value of the tender €160,000.00)
• Tenders received: 4
• Contract concluded: 30/09/2026
• Duration: 4 years
• Contract identifier: 460173

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a Turnkey Healthcare Simulation Solution	1,500,000.00	Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services	2
2	Simulation AV, Capture and Assessment Systems	180,000.00	Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services	3
3	Car Mobile Unit with Motion Base Simulator	160,000.00	Talentpool Virtual Ltd	1
4	Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing	160,000.00	Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services	4
Total		2,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following supplies and services:

• Turnkey Healthcare Simulation Solution: Design, supply, installation and commissioning of a turnkey healthcare simulation solution (LOT-0001)
• Simulation AV, Capture and Assessment Systems: Audio-visual, capture and assessment systems for simulation (LOT-0002)
• Car Mobile Unit with Motion Base Simulator: Mobile unit with motion base simulator (LOT-0003)
• Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing: Clinical simulation equipment for veterinary nursing (LOT-0004)
• Educational Equipment: Supplies under CPV 39162000
• Training Simulators: Supplies under CPV 34152000
• Driving Simulators: Supplies under CPV 34151000
• Simulators: Supplies under CPV 34150000
• Imaging Equipment: Supplies under CPV 33110000
• Medical Consumables: Supplies under CPV 33140000
• Miscellaneous Medical Devices and Products: Supplies under CPV 33190000
• Audio-Visual Equipment and Materials: Supplies under CPV 32321200 and 32321300
• Support and Maintenance: All equipment, software, licences, accessories, installation materials, configuration services, testing, training, documentation, warranty, support and maintenance required to deliver a fully operational solution

Special Procurement Conditions

• Cost Criterion (30%): Cost @ 30%
• Quality Criterion (70%): Quality @ 70%
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners
• No Strategic Procurement: No strategic objectives specified
• Training Requirement: Training for educators and full training and support for the upskilling of a Sim Technician is a key requirement

About the Contracting Authority

Cork Education and Training Board is a body governed by public law operating in education in Ireland.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: Education
• Registration number: 3185254WH
• Location: Cork, South-West (IE053), Ireland
• Postcode: T12 HYT9
• Email: procurement@corketb.ie
• Telephone: +353214907100
• Internet address: http://www.corketb.ie
• Buyer profile: http://www.corketb.ie

About the Winning Supplier

Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services is a medium enterprise based in Finglas, Ireland, and won LOT-0001, LOT-0002 and LOT-0004.

• Size: Medium
• Registration number: IE9/F58441B
• Location: Finglas, Dublin (IE061), Ireland
• Postcode: D11 WY11
• Email: tenders2@unipharmedtech.com
• Telephone: 018611310
• Subcontracting: No

Talentpool Virtual Ltd is a micro enterprise based in Athy, Ireland, and won LOT-0003.

• Size: Micro
• Registration number: IE676620
• Location: Athy, Mid-East (IE062), Ireland
• Postcode: R14 EK60
• Email: barry@vdh.ie
• Telephone: 0876258232
• Internet address: https://virtualdrivinghub.ie/
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lots use the following evaluation criteria:

• Cost (30%): Cost @ 30%
• Quality (70%): Quality @ 70%

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 2 tenders received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
• Review body: The High Court of Ireland

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The maximum framework value is €2,000,000.00; the approximate value is €2,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into four lots
• Cost (30%) and Quality (70%) are the evaluation criteria
• 2 tenders were received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004
• The winners include a medium enterprise and a micro enterprise
• No subcontracting was declared
• The estimated duration is 4 years
• The contracts were concluded on 30/09/2026
• The network supports healthcare education, nursing pathways, pre-paramedic studies, healthcare assistant training, Skills to Advance provision, employer upskilling, continuing professional development and future micro-qualifications
• The requirement is that simulation operation can occur locally or remotely from another location within the network and AV digital capture can also be operated for one location directly from another

Market & Industry Perspective

The Irish public sector education equipment market features a mix of micro, small, medium and large enterprises. Clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education is essential for simulation-based teaching, clinical skills practice and competency assessment.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality-focused evaluation: 30% cost, 70% quality
• Mixed participation: Winners include a medium enterprise and a micro enterprise
• Comprehensive scope: Educational equipment, training simulators, simulators, imaging equipment, medical consumables, medical devices, and audio-visual equipment and materials
• Medium-term projects: 4-year duration
• Specialised supplies: Clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners
• Training requirement: Training for educators and full training and support for the upskilling of a Sim Technician is a key requirement

Economic Significance

At €2,000,000.00, these framework agreements represent a significant investment in clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education at Cork College of FET. The contracts will:

• Support Healthcare and Veterinary Education: Provide clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education
• Support SMEs: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services is a medium enterprise; Talentpool Virtual Ltd is a micro enterprise
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: 4-year duration
• Ensure Simulation-Based Teaching: Improve the availability of simulation equipment for clinical skills practice and competency assessment
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Comprehensive simulation solution with compatible simulation, AV, digital capture and learning management technologies
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the education equipment market in the South-West region

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these framework agreements now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the framework agreements
• Related Works: Additional education equipment and simulation equipment procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services and Talentpool Virtual Ltd
• Other Education Projects: Similar clinical simulation equipment procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Education Procurements: Similar education equipment opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for education equipment suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services and Talentpool Virtual Ltd
• Related Works: Other education equipment and simulation equipment procurements
• Other Irish Public Sector Education Authorities: Similar clinical simulation equipment procurements
• Other Education Organisations: Monitor further simulation equipment opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Cork Education and Training Board's future procurement notices
• Other Irish public sector education tenders
• Education equipment and simulation equipment market trends
• Changes to Irish procurement regulations
• Clinical simulation and integrated assessment developments
• Further simulation equipment opportunities in the public sector

IrelandTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

These clinical simulation equipment framework agreements are a notable example of Irish public sector education procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €2,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Quality-focused evaluation: 30% cost, 70% quality
• Mixed winners: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (medium enterprise) and Talentpool Virtual Ltd (micro enterprise)
• Four lots: Turnkey healthcare simulation solution (LOT-0001), simulation AV, capture and assessment systems (LOT-0002), car mobile unit with motion base simulator (LOT-0003), and clinical simulation equipment for veterinary nursing (LOT-0004)
• Competition: 2 tenders received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004
• Medium-term project: 4-year duration
• Comprehensive scope: Educational equipment, training simulators, simulators, imaging equipment, medical consumables, medical devices, and audio-visual equipment and materials
• Specialised supplies: Clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Quality: 70% quality-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 30% cost-based evaluation
• Clinical simulation expertise: Ability to supply clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment
• Healthcare and veterinary education capability: Ability to support healthcare and veterinary education
• AV and digital capture capability: Ability to supply simulation AV, capture and assessment systems
• Training capability: Ability to provide training for educators and support for the upskilling of a Sim Technician
• Public sector experience: Understanding of Irish education sector requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate quality – 70% of evaluation is quality-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 30% of evaluation is cost-based
• Showcase clinical simulation expertise
• Demonstrate healthcare and veterinary education capability
• Show AV and digital capture capability
• Show training capability
• Develop public sector experience with Irish education authorities
• Monitor Cork Education and Training Board and Irish public sector education procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Cork Education and Training Board awarded framework agreements worth €2,000,000.00 for clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment to Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services and Talentpool Virtual Ltd
• Four lots: Turnkey healthcare simulation solution (LOT-0001), simulation AV, capture and assessment systems (LOT-0002), car mobile unit with motion base simulator (LOT-0003), and clinical simulation equipment for veterinary nursing (LOT-0004)
• Duration: 4 years
• Evaluation: Cost (30%) and Quality (70%)
• 2 tenders received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004
• Winners include a medium enterprise and a micro enterprise
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No strategic procurement
• Comprehensive scope: educational equipment, training simulators, simulators, imaging equipment, medical consumables, medical devices, and audio-visual equipment and materials
• Contracts concluded on 30/09/2026

Conclusion

These clinical simulation equipment framework agreements ensure the provision of clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education at Cork College of FET, supporting simulation-based teaching, clinical skills practice and competency assessment. By awarding the contracts to Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services and Talentpool Virtual Ltd, Cork Education and Training Board secures reliable SME suppliers with the capability to deliver comprehensive clinical simulation equipment.

The 70% quality and 30% cost evaluation reflects the quality-focused nature of this education equipment procurement, where quality is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The 4-year duration, the comprehensive scope across four lots and the specialised supplies reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the clinical simulation equipment procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of quality, competitive pricing, clinical simulation expertise, healthcare and veterinary education capability, AV and digital capture capability, training capability, and public sector experience in winning Irish public sector education contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Cork Education and Training Board, a body governed by public law operating in education in Ireland.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Maximum framework value €2,000,000.00; approximate value €2,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Uniphar Medtech Ltd. t/a Cardiac Services (LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0004) and Talentpool Virtual Ltd (LOT-0003).

Q: What supplies and services are covered?

Ans: Clinical simulation and integrated assessment equipment for healthcare and veterinary education, including a turnkey healthcare simulation solution, simulation AV, capture and assessment systems, a car mobile unit with motion base simulator, and clinical simulation equipment for veterinary nursing.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Cost (30%) and Quality (70%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 4 years.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 2 tenders received for LOT-0001; 3 tenders for LOT-0002; 1 tender for LOT-0003; 4 tenders for LOT-0004.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: The High Court of Ireland.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: Four lots – LOT-0001 (Turnkey Healthcare Simulation Solution), LOT-0002 (Simulation AV, Capture and Assessment Systems), LOT-0003 (Car Mobile Unit with Motion Base Simulator), and LOT-0004 (Clinical Simulation Equipment for Veterinary Nursing).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winners.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 39162000 Educational equipment; additional classifications 34152000 Training simulators, 34151000 Driving simulators, 34150000 Simulators, 33110000 Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use, 33140000 Medical consumables, 33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products, 32321200 Audio-visual equipment, and 32321300 Audio-visual materials.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 718145-2026, OJ S 201/2026, published 16 October 2026.

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