Tender

Optical Electromyography Probe

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is looking to award a contract for the development of an 'Optical Electromyography Probe', aimed at advancing the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, with a contract value of £750,000. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The tender deadline is set for 2nd April 2024, and the contract period is from 8th July 2024 to 7th July 2028, and the project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the University of Exeter creates a chance for businesses involved in producing medical devices or engaged in laboratory equipment to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid for this contract. The project aims to bring innovation to the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases, offering a substantial contract value and a defined procurement process, making it suitable for eligible businesses seeking growth opportunities in the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optical Electromyography Probe

Notice Description

A team of academics and clinicians from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and lead by the University of Sheffield have funding from the Medical Research Council DPFS to develop a device to perform an "optical EMG" to advance the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders. Nerve and muscle diseases ('neuromuscular diseases') comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders that can be difficult to diagnose, often requiring multiple tests and several years to arrive at a diagnosis. While many of these conditions are, at present, incurable, there are therapeutics undergoing clinical trials. As a result, biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases are more important than ever. In this project we propose an 'optical EMG', a combination of electromyography, a standard clinical test that records the electrical activity arising from muscle, and optical spectroscopy, a light-based technique that provides additional information on a sample using a laser. We are seeking to award a contract to a single supplier to produce these medical devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-208c3379-7992-4e4e-8695-de4ebe219418
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b40b77d-1dd8-403f-968c-8fe5f31243ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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