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583 - Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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25 Mar 2021 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking to procure one Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) system, with a total budget of £54,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is currently active, with submissions closing on 12 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 21 April 2021 and will last until 20 April 2022. The FNIRS equipment will be utilised for various research and teaching activities within the university, particularly in the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience course. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and educational technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, especially those offering portable and cost-effective solutions, could find this tender advantageous for growth. With the FNIRS being a niche product, companies that can demonstrate proficiency in providing advanced neuroscientific instruments or related goods are encouraged to participate, as this could open avenues for collaboration and further contracts with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

583 - Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS)

Notice Description

Aston University are looking to procure 1 x Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS). Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) equipment is used to measure blood oxygen changes in the brain. This equipment will be available to use for researchers, as well as being useable by MSc students for the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience course. It can also be used as a teaching practical within this module. The equipment will be used alongside additional measures for neuroscientific research. It can essentially be used as a more basic fMRI, which also measures blood oxygen levels in the brain. It is used alongside experimental designs to identify the functions of different structures within the brain. An FNIR, is a more basic version, however is much more cost efficient, as well as being much more accessible. As the FNIR is a portable machine, it can be moved to suit the researchers needs. This means it can be used within the Psychology Labs, or can be moved to the ABC or ALIVE labs, should a student or researcher require access.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1574a351-b705-495f-b757-80a807b4a940
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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