Construction Contract Leads
North West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0602e7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Machine tools for working bone |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £145,000 |
North West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0602e7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Machine tools for working bone |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £145,000 |
Scope
Reference
C413595
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have a requirement for a Bone Grinder for use in the Tissue and Eye Services (TES).
Tissue and Eye Services currently use a bone grinder to manufacture demineralised bone matrix (DBM), it is used to grind human bone struts into a fine powder prior to demineralisation. The grinder must be suitable for use in a cleanroom and leave no metal residue on the bone. A new grinder must be able to grind bone to a particle size between 250碌m and 710碌m. All parts that come into contact with bone during use, must be removable and autoclavable at different temperatures. This consists of a wash cycle where the temperature must be sustained >55oC, a Reverse Osmosis water stage heated to >90oC and a dry air stage at a temperature of >100oC.
DBM from TES treat more than 700 patients per year.
NHSBT's current bone grinder runs off a separate compressor but are looking for a new bone grinder that will run off mains electricity, with no requirement for a separate compressor.
NHSBT is seeking bids from suppliers who can provide a bone grinder to meet our requirements.
More details can be found at / (Project Reference: C413595)
Total value (estimated)
- 拢145,000 excluding VAT
- 拢174,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031
- Possible extension to 30 September 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Can be extended in 12 monthly increments or cumulatively.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend: Can be extended in 12 monthly increments or cumulatively.
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42642200 - Machine tools for working bone
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed at Project Reference: C413595
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed at Project Reference: C413595
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 August 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 August 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Via Atamis - /
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Carley Butcher
Email: carley.butcher [at] nhsbt.nhs.uk
Website: /
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government