The Supply and Delivery of Healthcare Training Manikins

ACAN No.: UWOACANEW-1887

Date: February 12, 2026
Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 12:00PM (noon) ET


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https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca
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1. Background Information

The University of Western Ontario (Western) is a global community focused on making change in the world, and a top Canadian research and teaching institution.  Western has a full and part-time enrolment of more than 44,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and includes two affiliated University Colleges. Western’s unique learning environment includes exceptional academics, outstanding facilities, and internships, co-ops, or practicums in every program, and has over 400 undergraduate degree options and more than 150 graduate degree programs.  Western’s approximately 500-hectare campus consists of over 100 buildings and is located about 4 km north of the centre of London; it also includes several offsite locations. Western employs close to 10,000 full and part-time faculty and staff.
 

2. Context

This Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is aimed at communicating Western’s intention to issue a Purchase Order for Healthcare Training Manikins to 3B Scientific Canada Inc, located in Alberta, Canada.  However, before the contract is awarded, Western would like to give suppliers the opportunity to prove that they can meet the requirements set out in this advance notice by presenting a Statement of Capabilities during the posting period of at least 15 calendar days.
 

3. Statement of Capabilities

This document does not constitute a call for tenders.

Suppliers who consider themselves wholly qualified and who are available to meet the specified requirements may present a written Statement of Capabilities to the contracting authority named in this advance notice, by no later than the notice closing date. The Statement of Capabilities must clearly prove that the supplier has the necessary qualifications, capabilities, capacity, experience and resources to meet the requirements set out in the advance notice

If other potential suppliers present a Statement of Capabilities during the posting period and prove that they meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, Western will initiate a full tendering process through Bonfire (Euna Solutions) and MERX public tendering service.

If no supplier presents a Statement of Capabilities meeting the requirements set out in this ACAN by the closing date, a purchase order will be awarded to 3B Scientific Canada Inc.
 

4. Application
    

Interdisciplinary Healthcare Training Manikins

I. CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Manikins are CPR‑compatible, allowing learners to practice:

• Chest compressions with realistic resistance
• Proper hand placement on an anatomically accurate thorax
• Team‑based resuscitation scenarios involving elderly patients
• Integration of CPR with airway management and bag‑mask ventilation
• Advanced bioresin chest structure engineered for sustained high-frequency CPR training without material fatigue or loss of compression realism
• Reinforced thoracic assembly designed to maintain consistent compression depth and recoil over extended training cycles
• Realistic female chest anatomy including anatomically accurate breast tissue to support gender-specific CPR training and address known differences in CPR performance and return-of-spontaneous-circulation (ROSC) outcomes.

Because the manikin has the weight and feel of a real senior adult, learners experience realistic ergonomics—lifting, positioning, and performing compressions on a heavier, frail‑bodied patient.


II. Airway Management Training
The manikins include a step‑wise airway system that supports multiple airway procedures:

• Upper Airway Features

• Articulated mouth and jaw
• Teeth and realistic oral cavity
• Manual jaw manipulation (jaw thrust, chin lift)
• Nostrils suitable for nasopharyngeal airway insertion

• Ventilation & Intubation

• Bag‑valve‑mask (BVM) ventilation
• Endotracheal intubation
• Oropharyngeal airway insertion
• Practice with airway adjuncts and suctioning
• Nasal Intubation possible
• Airway architecture derived from high-resolution scans of real human anatomy for improved procedural realism
• Soft tissue airway materials that simulate realistic resistance during insertion of airway adjuncts

This allows learners to progress from basic airway maneuvers to advanced airway interventions in a single platform.

III. Trauma & Emergency Procedures
Manikins support several invasive skills essential for emergency and nursing training:

• Intraosseous (IO) Access

• Bilateral humeral head
• Bilateral tibial IO insertion sites
• Both Tibial and Humeral head insertion sites have the ability to aspirate & mimic a bloody marrow substance to confirm placement

This is particularly valuable for teaching IO access in elderly patients, whose fragile veins often make IV access difficult.

• Needle Decompression

• 2nd intercostal space (anterior)
• 5th intercostal space (lateral)

These landmarks allow learners to practice tension pneumothorax management with realistic anatomical accuracy.

IV. Nursing & Geriatric Care Simulation
Because the manikins replicate the body shape, skin tone, and fragility of an older adult, they are ideal for:

• Bedside nursing skills
• Patient positioning and mobility training
• Pressure injury prevention scenarios
• Personal care and hygiene practice
• Dressing changes and wound care (when paired with moulage)
• Dementia or frailty‑focused simulation scenarios
• Hyper-realistic soft tissue composition that mimics fragile geriatric skin for safe handling and patient transfer training
• Realistic weight distribution that replicates the ergonomics of repositioning elderly patients
• Enhanced visual realism that supports empathy-based communication and patient-centered care training

The realism helps learners develop empathy and proper handling techniques for elderly patients.

V. Realism & Anatomical Accuracy
All manikins are created from high-resolution 3D scans and casts of real human subjects, ensuring anatomically accurate proportions, tissue geometry, and surface detail.

Physical Characteristics

• Standard weight: 25–30 kg, providing realistic patient handling
• Closed eyelids that can be manually opened
• Visible veins, skin texture, and underlying anatomical structures
• Natural body proportions of an 82‑year‑old adult
• • Multi-layer silicone and composite tissue construction replicating human skin density and elasticity
• Hyper-realistic casting based on scans of real human subjects rather than generic molded anatomy
• Anatomically accurate skeletal landmarks to support proper clinical assessment and hand placement
• Realistic female anatomical features to support inclusive and gender-specific clinical training

These details help learners practice safe lifting, turning, and transferring techniques.

Customization Options
To match diverse patient populations, offering:

• Ethnicity Options

A wide range of skin tones and facial features to support culturally inclusive training.

• Hair Options

• Hair‑punched scalp hair
• Hand‑punched facial, axillary, and/or genital hair

These features enhance realism for scenarios involving hygiene, assessment, or cultural sensitivity.

VI. Educational Impact
Manikins designed to bridge the gap between low‑fidelity plastic manikins and high‑cost electronic simulators. Their realism supports:

• Improved learner engagement
• More accurate psychomotor skill development
• Better transfer of skills to real clinical environments
• Enhanced emotional realism, especially in geriatric or end‑of‑life scenarios
• Designed for high-volume institutional use with durable materials that reduce long-term ownership costs and extend operational lifespan

They are frequently used in:

• Nursing schools
• Simulation centers
• Hospitals and continuing education programs
• Home‑care and long‑term care training

Reliable service infrastructure that ensures minimal training disruption and long-term program continuity

•  Non-electronic architecture that minimizes technical failure points and reduces maintenance complexity in high-use training environments
• The combination of human-scan–derived anatomy, hyper-realistic soft tissue construction, modular repairability, and reliable service infrastructure represents a unique integration of features not commonly available in conventional plastic or electronically driven simulation manikins.

Summary Table


Training DomainSupported SkillsAirway ManagementBVM ventilation, intubation, NPA/OPA insertion, jaw thrust
CPR/BLSChest compressions, team resuscitation, realistic patient handling
Emergency ProceduresIO access (humeral & tibial), needle decompression
Nursing SkillsPositioning, hygiene, mobility, assessment, wound care
Geriatric SimulationFrailty scenarios, dementia care, communication practice
Diversity & InclusionMultiple ethnicities, hair customization

5. Deliverables

High‑fidelity alternative to traditional plastic manikins. A hyper‑realistic, full‑body training manikins designed to elevate clinical education by replicating the appearance, proportions, and handling characteristics of an average adult.
Their realism—skin texture, hair, underlying anatomical structures, and natural body weight create a powerful sense of immersion that helps learners practice clinical skills with accuracy and confidence.

I. Product Deliverables

Six (6) Manikins

Each manikin should include the following:

Core Features

• Full‑body hyper‑realistic senior anatomy
• Standard weight: 25–30 kg
• Closed eyelids (manually openable)
• Anatomically accurate skin texture, veins, and underlying structures
• Articulated jaw and mouth
• Airway system supporting:
  • BVM ventilation
  • Intubation
  • OPA/NPA insertion
  • Jaw thrust and chin lift
• CPR‑compatible thorax
• IO insertion sites (bilateral humeral head & tibia)
• Needle decompression sites (2nd ICS anterior, 5th ICS lateral)

Included Standard Accessories

• Protective transport/storage bag
• Manufacturer’s care and maintenance guide
• Basic repair kit (adhesive, patches, touch‑up materials)
• Warranty documentation

Customization Deliverables

Ethnicity Options

• Six manikins in any combination of available ethnicities
• Colour‑matched skin tones and facial features

Hair Options

• Hair‑punched scalp hair
• Optional hand‑punched:
  • Facial hair (beard/moustache)
  • Axillary hair
  • Genital hair

Advanced bioresin CPR chest system designed for sustained compression training. Realistic female anatomical chest features for gender-inclusive CPR education.
II. Documentation & Compliance Deliverables
Product Documentation

• Technical specifications sheet
• Cleaning and maintenance instructions
• Safety and handling guidelines
• Warranty terms (usually 1–2 years depending on region)

Compliance & Certification

• Material safety information
• Manufacturing compliance documentation 
• Shipping and customs documentation for Canadian import

III. Training & Support Deliverables
Customer Support that includes:

• Direct support contact for warranty or technical issues
• Replacement parts ordering support
• Guidance on long‑term care and storage

Optional Add‑Ons

• On‑site orientation session for simulation staff - included free of charge.
• Virtual training on care, repair, and best practices
• Additional moulage kits or accessories
• Access to the Service & Support program,
• Virtual support options including remote troubleshooting, video consultations, and guided repair assistance
• Ability to return manikins to service center for professional repair and refurbishment when required
• Streamlined repair and maintenance workflow designed to minimize equipment downtime and extend product service life
• Ongoing access to manufacturer expertise for best practices in care, storage, and long-term maintenance
   

7. Summary Table of Deliverables
CategoryDeliverablesProductsSix Manikins with full airway, CPR, IO, and decompression features
CustomizationEthnicity selection, hair‑punched options, male/female mix
DocumentationSpecs, care guide, warranty, safety info
LogisticsPackaging, palletized shipping, tracking, customs support
SupportWarranty service, technical support, optional training
 

6. Budget Limit

The available budget for six (6) Healthcare Training Manikins is $174,000 CAD.
 

7. Delivery

The equipment must be delivered by March 31, 2026.
 

8. Deadline

Statement of Capabilities must be received by Western no later than February 27, 2026 at 12:00PM (noon) ET.
 

9. Statement of Capabilities Submission Instructions

All submissions and accompanying documents must be uploaded electronically at https://uwo.bonfirehub.ca.  Hardcopy submissions will NOT be accepted.
Suppliers are solely responsible for the delivery of submissions in the manner and time described.
 

1. Requested Files:

Organize your submission into the following individual files (note the required file types):
Statement of Capabilities Response- MS Word or PDF

Each file has a maximum size of 1000 MB. You will upload each file individually.
 

2. Technical Support:

Western is using a BonfireHub public portal for the submission process. Please contact Bonfire (Euna Solutions) at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions related to submitting your documents. You can also visit their help forum at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub
 

10. Submissions Must Be Submitted on Time at Prescribed Location

Statement of Capabilities submissions must be submitted in the method set out above on or before the Deadline. 

When submitting through Bonfire (Euna Solutions) electronic bid submission, please note that submissions will be time stamped with the time at the end of the upload process not the beginning.

Submissions to Bonfire (Euna Solutions) after the specified deadline will be rejected.
 

11. Western Primary Contact: Erica Watson, ewatso25@uwo.ca

 

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.