Tender

Supply of a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) System

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The Brunel University London has issued a tender for the Supply of a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) System. The procurement falls under the industry category of Medical Equipments and specifically involves imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use along with psychology testing devices. The tender, designated as an open procedure (below threshold), is currently at the planning stage. The deadline for tender submissions is March 24, 2023. The contract period is expected to start from June 30, 2023, to June 29, 2025, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity to supply a state-of-the-art fNIRS system presents significant business possibilities, particularly for firms specialising in medical equipment, imaging technology, and psychology devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly attractive. The system requirements focus on brain tissue measurement, synchronisation with stimulus delivery software, user-friendly interfaces, and data processing tools. Companies providing innovative technological solutions compatible with Microsoft Windows and those offering comprehensive service and parts agreements are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) System

Notice Description

PLEASE IGNORE THIS NOTICE and refer to new notice with Ref tender_355569/1182817 published 23rd February, 2023. The Division of Psychology requires a state of the art and flexible fNIRS system to support both teaching and research needs. The Division requires a system that can measure oxy-, deoxy- and total-haemoglobin in human brain tissue. The system must have a minimum sampling rate of 5 Hz, a minimum of 100 channels (with options to increase if required) and be able to synchronise with popular stimulus delivery software (e.g. Psychopy, Psychotoolbox and E-Prime) to ensure precise timing of stimuli presentation and brain responses. The system must be suitable for use in the laboratory spaces already available at Brunel, have options for different sensor configurations (to allow for recording from different regions of the brain). The system must also be supplied with a user-friendly graphical interface (i.e. with little training UG, PG and doctoral researchers would be able to use the system unsupervised), data processing and analysis tools and a function to export data to formats read by other open-source software. A one-year service and parts agreement and technical support package is required, as is initial setup support provided in person. The Division would also require the system software to be compatible with Microsoft windows and future proofed against windows upgrades. It is anticipated that this system will significantly enhance the Brunel psychology research environment, compliment existing research tools (e.g. MRI, eye-tracking) and increase options for collaboration with Brunel and with external colleagues. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

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/87da30bf-677d-45ac-84c2-5e9a9a9aec83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33156000 - Psychology testing devices

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2025 2-3 years
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
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
Jennifer Simpson
Contact Email
jennifer.simpson@brunel.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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