Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c46-4fa3-703a-a0a7-64f4cd202c4a/1233-design-and-development-of-a-needle-biopsy-device closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 1233 Design and Development of a Needle Biopsy Device [De Montfort University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/de-montfort-university) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Mar 2019 Deadline Closed 6 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home](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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Specialty design services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c46f3d3c-665e-4c3f-bc14-7c09028cfe66) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile De Montfort University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/de-montfort-university) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)