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584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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15 Apr 2021 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of two Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) instruments, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender, titled "584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)", followed an open procurement method with a total contract value of £100,000. The tender period closed on 8th April 2021, and due to critical study deadlines, the delivery and installation of the devices were required no later than 21st May 2021. The contract was awarded to Heidelberg Engineering Ltd on 12th April 2021, with a contract period commencing on 15th April 2021 and concluding on 14th April 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and medical equipment, particularly those offering precision optical devices. Companies that can provide high-quality OCT instruments and associated training services are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially in environments prioritising educational outcomes and equipment availability. The increased demand for such technology, highlighted by Aston University's prior student feedback and the impact of the pandemic, creates a compelling case for suppliers to engage and potentially expand their market share in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Notice Description

Aston University has procured 2 x Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) instruments split between two (2) Lots as below. Due to strict study deadlines it is time critical that delivery is received by Aston, installation, commissioning, training and user acceptance is completed no later than the 21st May 2021. Suppliers were welcome to offer bids against a single lot, or both lots. Lot 1 - 1 x Standard OCT Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) devices are analogous to ultrasound and are capable of imaging the retina and anterior eye in cross section to detect disease and abnormality. Currently, we only have two such devices in our teaching clinics for 450 students to use with their patients in the Eye Clinic. Our students have already commented on the lack of OCT instruments at Aston in their 2018 and 2019 NSS responses, so we must improve this ratio by purchasing additional devices. Student access and exposure to an OCT will also be a factor considered by the General Optical Council at their accreditation and quality assurance visit in November 2019. The pandemic has highlighted the need for another OCT for teaching which will support learning outcomes. Lot 2 - 1 x Anterior OCT This instrument allows high-resolution visualisation of the entire anterior segment, from the anterior surface of the cornea to the posterior surface of the lens. It delivers revealing swept-source OCT images that provide visual confirmation and add reliability as well as accuracy to the diagnosis and follow-up of anterior segment alterations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d27ea9e-ec12-4807-a8b4-4e2fdc8f9216
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2022 6-12 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sajid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044164

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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