Planning

Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age

ATAMIS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 08:25

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 07:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ATAMIS LTD, which is responsible for acquiring "Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age." This project falls under the medical equipment category and includes a planned engagement end date of 30th November 2021. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, and it is anticipated that the contracts will be awarded by mid-2022 for a minimum duration of three years. The services will be available across several locations within the United Kingdom and aim to improve the accuracy of age assessments for undocumented individuals claiming to be minors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology, particularly those experienced in x-ray and other diagnostic techniques. Suppliers who can demonstrate capability in providing medical imaging facilities and analysis, as well as those with experience in large-scale assessment projects, would be well-suited to compete. Entities interested in this procurement should prepare to engage with the Home Office eSourcing Suite by registering their interest and participating in the upcoming preliminary engagement sessions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical imaging services and analysis of imaging to determine chronological age

Notice Description

The Authority is responsible for the processing of asylum claims. This may be from individuals who are claiming to be minors, but who are undocumented and for whom there is reason to have doubts about their claim. The UK is one of only a handful of countries not to use scientific methods to support age assessment. There is a requirement for supplementing current age assessment techniques of young people/ adolescents/young adults, identifying those who are still developing against individuals who have reached physical maturity. We are seeking to supplement current techniques, which are predominantly social worker led assessments, with a scientific technique or combination of techniques. Specifically, the Authority is keen to understand the potential of a medical imaging approach combined with analysis of images to establish chronological age. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services, lots, and estimated value, may be the subject to change. Additional information: The Authority seeks a partner or partners to provide facilities and operators of medical imaging equipment with subsequent analysis of images to provide the Home Office with scientific estimation of chronological age. It is understood that the use of x-rays are the most common form of imaging technique for these purposes but other methods would not be precluded if they can be demonstrated to be viable and effective and the exact type of x-ray is still to be determined. The partner(s) would provide facilities for the capture of images at one or more locations. Coverage across several sites, providing for broader national coverage would be an advantage. The initial estimate is for a requirement of approximately 1,000 assessments a year, however this figure will fluctuate, potentially significantly, based on unpredictable factors. It is estimated that the contract(s) will be let by mid-2022 for a minimum of three years. The Home Office eSourcing is used for sourcing activities. Please follow the steps below to register your interest:1. To express an interest, participants must first be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html by following the Register Here Link . Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering and who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.2. Email: scientificageassessment@homeoffice.gov.uk Title of email: Scientific Age Assessment - Expression of InterestEmail to include: Organisation name, Contact name, E-mail address and telephone number. Once above steps are completed, It is our intention to invite those suppliers that express an interest in this procurement to an early engagement session, subject to parties signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement.The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26c165d5-f950-48ca-83f9-1a3b99c7b8eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f07d7e7f-30b2-4de9-84f0-90e31361c119
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33111100 - X-ray table

33111200 - X-ray workstations

33111300 - X-ray processing devices

33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices

33111500 - Dental X-ray

33111600 - Radiography devices

33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit

33111660 - Bone densitometers

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment

51412000 - Installation services of dental and subspecialty equipment

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATAMIS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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