Supply of Human Bone Grinder including Maintenance and spare parts

NHS Blood and Transplant

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 30, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, trade and industry and mining and extractives sectors, with a focus on Manufacturing and Quarrying. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 145,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 19, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have a requirement for a Bone Grinder for use in the Tissue and Eye Services (TES).
Tissue and Eye Services currently use a bone grinder to manufacture demineralised bone matrix (DBM), it is used to grind human bone struts into a fine powder prior to demineralisation. The grinder must be suitable for use in a cleanroom and leave no metal residue on the bone. A new grinder must be able to grind bone to a particle size between 250µm and 710µm. All parts that come into contact with bone during use, must be removable and autoclavable at different temperatures. This consists of a wash cycle where the temperature must be sustained >55oC, a Reverse Osmosis water stage heated to >90oC and a dry air stage at a temperature of >100oC.
DBM from TES treat more than 700 patients per year.
NHSBT's current bone grinder runs off a separate compressor but are looking for a new bone grinder that will run off mains electricity, with no requirement for a separate compressor.
NHSBT is seeking bids from suppliers who can provide a bone grinder to meet our requirements.
More details can be found at https: //atamis-1928.my.site.com/ (Project Reference: C413595)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: 067873-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant has issued 168 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 131 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £145,000 - £145,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067873-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 19, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Blood and Transplant in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.