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title: "Custom Made Cranial Plate Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03529c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-07-15"
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# Custom Made Cranial Plate Tender

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03529c

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## Summary

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender for the procurement of custom-made, 3D printed titanium alloy (Ti64) cranial plates, formally titled "Custom Made Cranial Plate Tender". This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically classified as surgical implants. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11 August 2022. The contract period will commence on 14 October 2022 and extend until 13 October 2026, allowing a potential 12-month extension thereafter. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, and all submissions must be made electronically or in writing, adhering to necessary regulatory standards for patient use.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, particularly those adept at producing medical devices or surgical implants. Companies with expertise in additive manufacturing and compliance with medical regulations will be well-positioned to compete. Collaborations with the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could also lead to synergies with their existing bespoke services and ongoing research initiatives, paving the way for innovation and business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Authority has a bespoke service in place for the procurement of custom-made, 3D printed, titanium alloy (Ti64), cranial plates. This service combines the expertise and skills of staff in Neurosurgery (CUH and University of Cambridge), Media Studios, Clinical Engineering. We require a Supplier who is able to print and supply these types of cranial plates to meet the necessary regulatory standards for use in patients. The Supplier must be able to align with the Authority's current bespoke service and be willing to collaborate with related research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a bespoke service in place for the procurement of custom-made, 3D printed, titanium alloy (Ti64), cranial plates. This service combines the expertise and skills of staff in Neurosurgery (CUH and University of Cambridge), Media Studios, Clinical Engineering. We require a Supplier who is able to print and supply these types of cranial plates to meet the necessary regulatory standards for use in patients. The Supplier must be able to align with the Authority's current bespoke service and be willing to collaborate with related research.

Renewal: 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019444-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019444-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://cuh.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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