--- title: "1233 Design and Development of a Needle Biopsy Device" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-03-05" --- # 1233 Design and Development of a Needle Biopsy Device Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66.json) ## Summary De Montfort University is seeking bids for the design and development of a needle biopsy device under an open procurement process, with the tender currently in the planning stage. The tender was published on 4th March 2019 and is set to close on 6th March 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 12th March 2019 and run until 13th March 2020. This opportunity falls within the specialty design services category, specifically targeting the medical sector in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical device design and development, particularly those interested in innovative technologies for healthcare. Companies capable of contributing to the refinement and production of manual biopsy devices would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project requires design solutions that operate without electricity, adhering to the specifications of the SME partner company, Olberon Ltd. Firms involved in biomedical engineering, product design, and medical manufacturing may find significant potential for collaboration or provision of services in response to this contract. ## Notice De Montfort University (DMU) invites bids from suitably experienced providers for the development of a biopsy device. The SME Partner Company (Olberon Ltd) have developed a prototype vibrating needle biopsy device that uses the mechanism from a wind-up torch. The prototype device has a handle with a trigger that is gripped fully with a power grip (i.e. pistol grip) with the spring-loaded trigger being operated by the fingers. Olberon would like to build on the research in this area by developing and launching a vibrating biopsy device product. The device should be manually operated for both capturing the sample and deploying the vibration (i.e. no electricity should be used). No formal size dimensions have been specified, but it is understood that the hardware for the device should be similar in size to existing biopsy units on the market. Other Details: All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the Intend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: This procurement is being conducted using the University's e-tendering system, In-Tend. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our RfQ document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef86fa-cbfc-46ca-81a7-0af9b3375a0a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 33141323 - Biopsy needles - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2019 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef86fa-cbfc-46ca-81a7-0af9b3375a0a - 5 Mar 2019 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef86fa-cbfc-46ca-81a7-0af9b3375a0a - 4 Mar 2019 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef86fa-cbfc-46ca-81a7-0af9b3375a0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef86fa-cbfc-46ca-81a7-0af9b3375a0a 5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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