Request for Proposal
Development Partner for Part of Next-generation Medical Balloon Catheters
Status: RFP is Closed
Request for Proposal
Opportunity
Joint or entrusted development, licensing, supplier agreement (materials, systems)
Timeline
Phase A. Technology validation within 1 year
Phase B. Technology establishment for the product/manufacturing process within 2 years after Phase A
Financials
Necessary development expense will be covered
(Details to be discussed).
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RFP Title
NineSigma, representing a multi-billion-dollar medical instruments manufacturer, is looking for development partners to realize next-generation balloon catheters. The main development object involves balloon parts that act as components for balloon catheters. The client seeks technology that resolves the challenges of pressure resistance, flexibility, etc., and that is applicable to the field of medical instruments. The client also widely welcomes materials, structural designs, manufacturing methods, etc., that are used in other fields.
Background
The client is proceeding with the research & development of such devices (including balloon catheters) in the field of medical devices to perform medical treatments by inserting such catheters into blood vessels. Balloon catheters are devices that recover blood flow by pushing out the narrowed part of the blood vessel from inside the blood vessel. The path to the affected area (the blood vessel) may be winding in a complex way or partly calcified. Therefore, the balloon parts need to have flexibility and scratch resistance, as well as pressure resistance and resistance to making a hole, etc., so as to push through the affected area. The typical materials for balloon parts are resins such as polyamide, polyester, polyurethane, etc., which achieve both pressure resistance and flexibility at the same time. The client has continuously committed to development in this area; however, they seek applicable technology from all over the world, including technology from other fields, in order to accelerate the performance improvement of products to quickly contribute to patient QOL improvement.
Key success criteria
A specification example of the balloon parts as requested is as follows.
The technology requirements are as follows; however, all requirements do not necessarily have to be met. Also, actual past performance in applications for medical instruments is not required, as a wide variety of propositions are welcome.
* Ideally, it can be set freely within the required range.
Possible Approaches
Possible approaches might include, but are not limited to:
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Proposal shall have clear points and should not include confidential information. Supplemental files and samples may be submitted in addition to the proposal.
Response evaluation
The client will evaluate all responses with the following criteria.
Anticipated Project Process
After the submission due date, the client will review all submitted proposals. NineSigma will send the review results to each proposer 6-8 weeks after the due date. The client possibly asks clarifying questions before selecting the most suitable candidates for collaboration. The client will select best candidates through evaluations. During the selection process, the client may execute NDA with selected respondents, seek further information disclosure, and discuss specific development targets or potential opportunities.
The client will execute necessary agreements with the selected respondents and move to the advanced development phase. Specifics of any collaboration will be determined through consultation with the concerned parties.