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Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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02 Sep 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is facilitated by the University of Lincoln, seeking to award a contract titled "Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)" within the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment. This process is currently at the award stage following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is associated with the design, fabrication, and assembly of a Data Acquisition System intended for research within the Proton Therapy Centre at The Christie Hospital in Manchester, UK. The contract was signed on 2nd August 2021, with a value of €677,712.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of highly specialised research equipment, particularly those with expertise in data acquisition and instrumentation tailored for healthcare applications. Given the specificity of the requirements and the lack of competitive procurement due to the use of established technology, opportunities exist primarily for companies that can meet the exacting standards and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Businesses already engaged in research and development within medical technology may find this an ideal avenue to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Title

Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)

Notice Description

Design, fabrication and assembly of Data Acquisition System (DAQ) for the Optimising Proton Therapy through Imaging (OPTIma) camera system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice for the design and manufacture of a Data Acquisition System (DAQ's) to support the Optimising Proton Therapy through Imaging (OPTIma) Project. The DAQ's will be integrated into the OPTIma camera system which will be used in the Research Room of the NHS Proton Beam Therapy Centre at The Christie Hospital Manchester. The instrument is for research purposes only and is a single unit only. The instrument will be used to examine Proton Computed Tomography (PCT) with a scanning beam and look at the feasibility of using proton PCT for treatment planning. OPTIma builds directly on the previous PRaVDA project technology, The DAQ's in the PRaVDA project were designed and manufactured by aSpect and we are building directly on their base technology.

Procurement Information

Whilst the value of this procurement is above the PCR 2015 threshold for supplies, there are legitimate grounds for invoking regulation 32(5)(a) as the supplies being procured are specifically being manufactured for the purpose of research with no intention to establish commercial viability or recover research and development costs. The Data Acquisition System (DAQs) being designed and manufactured will be integrated into the OPTIma camera system (OPTIma) which will be used in the Research Room of the Proton Therapy Centre at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. The instrument is for research purposes only and is a single unit only. OPTIma builds directly on previous PRaVDA project technology. It would not be possible for another manufacturer to compete in this situation. The DAQs in the PRaVDA project were designed and manufactured by Aspect GmbH and we are building directly on their base technology. Given the unique nature of this purchase and the background of pre-established highly specialist technology, it would be impossible to run a competitive procurement. The use of Regulation 32(5)(a) is a suitable route to the University for this purchase and the award adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a legally compliant route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dc68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021753-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£677,712 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Laura Simms
Contact Email
lsimms@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522886762

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPECT SYSTEMS

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