This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is actively seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the supply of a Human Bone Grinder, including maintenance and spare parts. The tender, identified under project reference C413595, falls under the "Machine tools for working bone" industry category, with the delivery address set in the UKD72 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 19th August 2026, and suppliers can submit their bids electronically. The tender has an overall budget value of £174,000 GBP and is planned under open procedure, governed by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and machine tools for the healthcare industry to expand their market presence. SME-friendly, the contract terms allow for the initial period from 1st October 2026, with potential extensions enabling cumulative renewal. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality, advanced medical machinery that complies with cleanroom standards, focusing on efficiency and precision, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement is structured to favour high-quality offerings and competitive pricing, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to showcase superior technological capabilities in the medical sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Human Bone Grinder including Maintenance and spare parts

Notice 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 250um and 710um. 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 https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ (Project Reference: C413595)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend: Can be extended in 12 monthly increments or cumulatively.

Renewal: Can be extended in 12 monthly increments or cumulatively.

Planning Information

NHSBT wishes to invite suppliers who express an interest in this opportunity to Supplier Engagement meetings to be held on-line via Microsoft Teams on 16th February 2026. Any interested organisations are asked to contact carley.butcher@nhsbt.nhs.uk no later than 17:00 on 6th February 2026 to express their interest. If you do not respond by this date, you are not excluded from participating in the forthcoming tender, this date is to allow for optional supplier engagement meetings to be organised. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position. Further information e.g. draft technical specification, award criteria and timescales may be released for consultation purposes only, to organisations who express an interest in this notice. Please note that all details are subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067873-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42642200 - Machine tools for working bone

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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