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title: "Tender for the Supply of Biowool TM"
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# Tender for the Supply of Biowool TM

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0196c9df-c6a6-4cc8-993b-451fc514ff42

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Biowool TM" in the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category. The tender is for the supply of bioactive glass fibre meshes for a medical project related to dental sinus lift bone grafting applications. The tender has a value of £900,000 and is conducted through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is on 18th April 2024, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 1st August 2024.

This procurement opportunity with The University of Birmingham is suited for businesses involved in the medical equipment industry, particularly those experienced in producing materials adhering to strict design specifications and industry standards such as ISO13485. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in partnerships for medical research and supply chain collaborations would find this tender beneficial for their growth strategies.

## Notice

Please refer to Appendix A for full specification of requirements via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of bioactive glass fibre meshes electrospun from sol-gel solutions. The meshes will form part of a MRC DPFS project to translate Biowool(tm) use to dental sinus lift bone grafting applications. The meshes must adhere to a strict design specifications. Therefore, it will be required as part of the project to build strong partnerships with the material providers. The supplier must be able to demonstrate that they adhere to various industry standards expected including ISO13485 to enable Biowool to be placed in clinical use. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d93181-b9f7-4a48-a1ee-2f02c99d951e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d93181-b9f7-4a48-a1ee-2f02c99d951e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3d93181-b9f7-4a48-a1ee-2f02c99d951e
  21st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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