---
title: "Cranial Plates Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04160c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRISTOL & WESTON PURCHASING CONSORTIUM"
published: "2023-11-06"
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# Cranial Plates Tender

Buyer: BRISTOL & WESTON PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04160c

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## Summary

The Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium has initiated a tender process for the procurement of additive manufactured, bespoke cranial plates, designed by North Bristol NHS Trust, in Ti64 titanium alloy. The tender, titled "Cranial Plates Tender," falls under the goods category for surgical implants. The contract value is £240,000. The tender deadline for submission is set for December 12, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic and written submissions.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specializing in surgical implants or additive manufacturing. Companies capable of producing bespoke cranial plates meeting specified requirements, such as passivation standards and delivery timelines, are well-suited to compete. The tender is led by the Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium, acting as the central purchasing body. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with the technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the tender documents and be prepared to deliver to the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Additive manufactured, (3D printed) and not pressed, bespoke cranial plates, as designed by North Bristol NHS Trust, in Ti64 titanium alloy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Additive manufactured, (3D printed) and not pressed, bespoke cranial plates, in Ti64 titanium alloy. Additive manufactured (3D printed) bespoke cranial plates in CPTi & PEEK could be beneficial (but not mandatory). Plates must be passivated to Nitric Acid passivation standards: ASTM F86; ASTM A380; ASTM A967; or ISO 13485:2016. Screw holes must be countersunk. Lead time from receipt of order to delivery address must be 12 working days (or less). Additional information: Attached as document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032766-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL & WESTON PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | WESTBURY-ON-TRYM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33184000 - Artificial parts of the body
- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2023 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032766-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71129&B=NHSSW

## Provenance

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