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Supply and Installation of a Magnetometry Test Bench Including Head Phantoms to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

05 Nov 2020 at 10:51

Award Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2020 at 07:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is looking to procure the supply and installation of a Magnetometry Test Bench, which includes head phantoms as part of the project’s overall budget of up to £117,000 (VAT exempt). The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to start on 3rd November 2020 and end by 20th November 2020. The tender was initiated on 10th August 2020 and was formally awarded on 14th October 2020. Interested parties should note that the service will primarily focus on visual and auditory stimulation equipment for research purposes, to be delivered to Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced technological equipment, particularly those with expertise in visual and auditory stimulation devices integrated with eye-tracking capabilities. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider applying, as the procurement authority encourages SME participation. The features required are quite specific; thus, businesses with experience in developing compatible systems for research purposes could find this an ideal chance to expand their market presence and forge partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a Magnetometry Test Bench Including Head Phantoms to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a Magnetometry Test Bench Including Head Phantoms to the University of Birmingham Equipment for visual and auditory stimulation, button press device as well as eye-tracker for monitoring the eye movements of the test-persons. Visual stimulation: we require a visual projector with a >1000Hz refresh rate. Auditory stimulation: the stimulation needs to be MEG compatible. Control pad kid: The device must be MEG compatible, i.e. using optical fibers. Eye-tracking: the eye-tracker must operate at a fast sampling frequency (>1000 Hz) in order to detect micro-saccades. Furthermore it must be integrated with the projector such that visual stimulation can be coupled to eye-movements. The devices above must be integrated in order to work together Overall budget for this item is up to PS117,000 (VAT EXEMPTION) This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-868d2e3c-285d-4b9f-8264-56585b2c8161
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/517067b6-ca4d-41e4-9ea0-ef1421481bbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@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

VPIXX TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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