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title: "/Medical sector 3D scanning and 3D printing solution for custom made orthotic devices. 2 elements that need to be packaged together as one solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e20"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# /Medical sector 3D scanning and 3D printing solution for custom made orthotic devices. 2 elements that need to be packaged together as one solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e20

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## Summary

The University of Salford has recently concluded the procurement process for a medical sector 3D scanning and 3D printing solution aimed at producing custom-made orthotic devices. This contract, titled "Medical sector 3D scanning and 3D printing solution for custom-made orthotic devices," falls under the goods category and relates to the peripheral equipment and scanners industry. The procurement involved an open competitive process below the threshold, with the contract now awarded as of 21st May 2025. The supplier, Qwadra, a large-scale enterprise from the United Kingdom, will commence the contract on 1st July 2025, concluding on 1st November 2025. The University, located at 43 The Crescent, Salford, aims to use the procured equipment to enhance educational outcomes and support intricate orthotic requirements.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and education-focused technology, particularly those capable of providing bespoke 3D printing solutions tailored to healthcare needs. Companies with expertise in producing high precision 3D printers and non-contact scanner technologies will be particularly well-suited for such contracts. The project's requirement for hardware/software integration with future orthotics and long-term support also highlights opportunities for businesses that provide comprehensive after-sales care and system adaptability, positioning them for growth in the public healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find such tenders accessible, provided they demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings.

## Notice

The University of Salford are currently looking to purchase a 3D printer to produce custom made insoles for specific service user requirements. We are looking for a device which can offer at least 10 different densities within the printed layers to offload pressure areas on the foot. Insoles need to be produced with minimum modification following printing ready for usto use. 3D printing capability with a minimum printing height of 5 millimetres and a maximum height of 5 centimetres. Capable of producing 230 pairs per month with minimum waste (we are not looking for a carving solution). The software needs to be specific to the industry offering all the adaptations required - metatarsal bars, sinks, valgus arch profiles at different heights, heel dish, skives etc. For educational purposes the successful provider needs to provide software and hardware support for future use of a minimum of 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024012-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| Awards value | £38,178 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QWADRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024012-2025
- 7 May 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024012-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019476-2025
  7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1226

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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