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Brunel Medical School (BMS) - Virtual Microscope

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON

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22 Aug 2022 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Brunel Medical School (BMS) at Brunel University London has completed a procurement process for a Software as a Service (SaaS) Virtual Microscope Solution. This solution will support staff and students in the new medical school by providing a digital pathology learning environment. The contract, valued at £89,170 GBP, was awarded through a Competitive Quotation process with a tender period ending on May 10, 2022. The contract is set to run from August 18, 2022, to August 17, 2027, with the supplier being Aiforia Technologies Oyj.

This tender by Brunel University London presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing services related to digital pathology and educational healthcare technology. Business entities specialising in software development, medical technology, and educational services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation process, tailored for below-threshold contracts, highlighting accessibility for SMEs seeking growth opportunities within the healthcare and education sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brunel Medical School (BMS) - Virtual Microscope

Notice Description

Brunel University London has awarded a contract for a Software as a Service (SaaS) Virtual Microscope Solution that will provide staff and students of the new medical school, with a digital pathology learning environment and will allow multiple users to interact in a way that simulates using a microscope. From September 2022, Brunel University London will be introducing a 5-year undergraduate degree in medicine leading to the award of a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. The new Brunel Medical School is part of the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ecbbc82-343a-4901-937b-09561df45c53
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,170 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,170 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
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
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
UB8 3PH
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Colham & Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIFORIA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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