(NU/1757) Supply and Installation of Dental Haptic Simulators

Concepts

• dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
• school of dental sciences
• newcastle
• within newcastle university
• installation of dental haptic simulators
• simulators
• flight simulation
• major limitation of traditional dental simulation
• realistic virtual simulation
• haptic simulators

Location

North East England:

Description

Within Newcastle University, The School of Dental Sciences is home to almost 500 undergraduates studying dentistry and dental therapy. As part of the undergraduate teaching the School currently use “phantom head” which are traditional units with a mannequin which allows demonstration, procedure rehearsal and safety confirmation using a range of plastic and/or natural teeth. To further help students bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical training the University is looking to invest in five haptic simulators. Haptic simulators are used in a range of sectors, most notably flight simulation for training and revalidation, in dentistry they are used to provide a realistic virtual simulation offering continuous and objective feedback, validated assessment of competence and revalidation all in a high-fidelity virtual environment. One major limitation of traditional dental simulation is the ability to do things once - a single cavity preparation or single patient episode - haptic simulators allow procedure rehearsal multiple times before being carried out on a ‘live’ patient.

Total Quantity or Scope

The scope of the contract is for the supply, delivery, installation of 5 dental haptic simulators and operator chairs. The contract must also include training of staff as part of the installation programme.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

IT System updates and upgrades to be provided offline via in-person support with, as a minimum one annual visit. For years one and two the off-line service is included in the contract price. If the service cannot be delivered remotely for years three to five further off-line services may take up the option of the University.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
• 34150000 - Simulators

Indicators

• Options are available.

Other Information

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