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Tender for the Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System For the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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16 Oct 2023 at 10:51

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22 Aug 2023 at 14:59

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Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System. The contract value is £310,840, and the contract period is from October 9, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on September 21, 2023.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, especially SMEs. Businesses that can provide the specified TUS system and related services are well-suited for this opportunity. The University of Birmingham, as the buying organization, aims to further research in brain function monitoring and modulation with this contract, funded by UKRI MRC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System For the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to the School of Psychology. This system must be capable of delivering focused transcranial ultrasound stimulation to the human brain. It will be used to causally examine and modulate brain function in healthy individuals and a range of clinical disorders within a research context (it will not be used in a clinical context). Please see Appendix A published on In-Tend, for the full specification. This project is funded by UKRI MRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d011443a-6b8f-44c3-a914-d42a8c69560f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748309c5-c616-4919-915c-7894b401676a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£295,238 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRAINBOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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