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Tender for The Supply of Optically Pumped Magnetometers and Accessories for Magnetoencephalography to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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12 Jul 2022 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the provision of at least 65 optically pumped magnetometers and associated accessories for magnetoencephalography (MEG). This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV code for sensors. The tender period ended on 13th June 2022, with the awarded contract value set at £405,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 12th July 2022 and run until 20th December 2022. The procurement method employed is open, and interested parties were required to submit their documents via the In-Tend platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced sensor technologies, particularly those that manufacture or supply biometric sensors and related electronics. Companies capable of providing versatile, comfortable, and compliant solutions for MEG research, including adjustable equipment for diverse patient sizes, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the University encourages participation from smaller vendors within the industry.

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Notice Title

Tender for The Supply of Optically Pumped Magnetometers and Accessories for Magnetoencephalography to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of - At least 65 optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) sensors and electronics to be used for magnetoencephalography (MEG) - An adjustable helmet(s) to arrange the sensors around the head of adults and children - A MEG-compatible chair for patient and helmet(s) support These items will be part of facilities for brain imaging at the Centre for Human Brain Health. The items will be combined in order to detect neuronal dynamics as well as localize neuronal signals in the brain. We require the OPM sensors to have sensitivity below 15 fT/sqrt(Hz). The sensors will be used in the OPM lab at CHBH. The lab is in the proximity of elevators. Therefore, we require that the sensors have operating range of at least +- 100nT and the dynamic range of at least +- 10nT with good linear response in that range. Regarding the bandwidth, we require that the system can record oscillatory brain activity (3-100Hz); ideally 1-100 Hz. The helmet(s) should allow sensors placement within millimetres form the subject's scalp. Participants for OPM-MEG research will be of all ages. Therefore, it will be required that the sensor array can be adjusted easily between different head sizes. The helmet(s) should allow the array of sensors to conform rapidly to the subject's head. We require that the helmet(s) is able to accommodate at least 60 sensors. To obtain precise source localisation, we require that the sensors in the array have well defined placement and the position of each sensor can be established with 1mm precision. We require that the information on each sensor's placement can be automatically stored in the data output file for each measurement. The system should also include a chair or a bed that has supports to fix the helmet in a desired position. The chair should be able to sit adults as well as children. The chair should be compatible with ultralow magnetic field environment requirements, be sturdy and comfortable. We require all the items to be safe to operate on human subjects. The recording sessions are expected to last 1-2h, during which wearing the helmet should be comfortable for the subject. We require that sensors to not overheat during this time. We request the electronics of the sensors to be fully integrated, simple, ready to use and easy to scale up. It should allow us to drive the sensor, retrieve data and interface the sensors with computers. The Data Acquisition unit/OPM controllers should have additional analogue and digital inputs and outputs. Additional head-position indicator (HPI) coils with a driver will be a benefit. Additional benefit will be if the format of the output files (raw and meta data) is compatible with conventional MEG devices and ability to import the files directly into MNE Python based software. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02bb7000-9ef3-48fa-a5ed-b62aeacf2e8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0274df61-0d77-4f0d-9cf7-e05865558d20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

35125110 - Biometric sensors

45223820 - Prefabricated units and components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2022 - 20 Dec 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELDLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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