Tender

Mini Tender for Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Mar 2017 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer under the reference SC5469/17. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on spectrometers, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender was published on 21 March 2017, and responses must be submitted by 24 March 2017, before 23:59:59. The successful bidder will have a contract period starting on 31 March 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2017, with delivery required at the University’s Edgbaston campus, located in postcode B15 2TT, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the field of scientific equipment supply and installation, particularly those experienced with magnetic resonance equipment and compatible technologies. Companies that are framework suppliers under the specified NWUPC LAB3052 Lot 4 for Magnetic Resonance Equipment are best suited to compete, especially those able to demonstrate compatibility with Bruker NMR superconducting magnets. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible, given the suitability requirements outlined.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini Tender for Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer Responses to this tender would only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the NWUPC HVLE Reference LAB3052 NW - Magnetic Resonance Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment - Lot 4 NMR Spectrometers. If you are not an approved Framework suppliers for the above Lot 4, please do not respond to this tender as your response will not be considered. The NMR facility in the School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, is in the possession of a 7 Tesla (300MHz) Oxford super-conducting widebore NMR magnet with microimaging gradient coils and microimaging and diffusion probes. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of the following equipment: A) To fit the existing 300 MHz NMR super-conducting widebore magnet, microimaging (micro2.5) gradient coils and microimaging (micro2.5/WB40) and diffusion (DIFF30) probes: o a 2-channel NMR spectrometer console with appropriate amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, and shims system; o Triple-axis 60 A microimaging gradient amplifiers compatible with the exisiting UoB micro2.5 (microimaging) and DIFF30 (diffusion) gradient coils. o temperature control unit capable of maintaining samples at high and low temperatures (highly desirable range: from -40?C to +150?C); o workstation and NMR/MRI acquisition software; o RF quadrature coils and quad combiner; o places on training courses (system maintenance and applications) ; o on-site support from the manufacturer's application scientists. Please note: this requirement needs to fit an existing Bruker NMR superconducting magnet. Whilst there are references to Bruker in the Specification of Requirements, if alternative suppliers can demonstrate clearly operational and workable compatibility, this will be considered in the evaluation process. Additional information: For any current tenders please visit - www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00db5a17-b5aa-4676-bb39-880dbfad626a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
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

Further Information

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