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Whole head OPM-MEG System

Notice Description

The HEDscan system is a non-invasive, wearable magnetoencephalography (MEG) system based on optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) sensor technology. OPM sensors are placed directly on the participant's head and allow to record brain activity with very high fidelity. The system will be complementary to MEG facilities located at the Centre for Human Brain Health at the University of Birmingham. It will be based in the OPM Lab facility and will be made available to other research groups at CHBH and UoB. The system comprises of a smart helmet that fits all head sizes and number of OPM sensors. To ensure compatibility of the system we require that additional OPM sensors will be purchased with the original equipment manufacturer (FieldLine Inc). The purchase is for the smart helmet, reclining chair with fixtures to secure the helmet, OPM sensors and controllers as a bundle, as well as service contracts and any additional peripheral equipment that is complementary to the existing equipment. The purchase will be for a period of 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The HEDscan system is a non-invasive, wearable magnetoencephalography (MEG) system based on optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) sensor technology. OPM sensors are placed directly on the participant's head and allow to record brain activity with very high fidelity. The system will be complementary to MEG facilities located at the Centre for Human Brain Health at the University of Birmingham. It will be based in the OPM Lab facility and will be made available to other research groups at CHBH and UoB. The system comprises of a smart helmet that fits all head sizes and number of OPM sensors. To ensure compatibility of the system we require that additional OPM sensors will be purchased with the original equipment manufacturer (FieldLine Inc). The purchase is for the smart helmet, reclining chair with fixtures to secure the helmet, OPM sensors and controllers as a bundle, as well as service contracts and any additional peripheral equipment that is complementary to the existing equipment. The purchase will be for a period of 2 years.

Procurement Information

The equipment specified is manufactured by the original supplier only. No other OPM supplier can supply smart helmets that allows sensors positioning directly on the subject's head and at the same tine provide accurate and automatic readout about the positions of each sensor. Furthermore, the sensors positioning information as well as data recorded with FieldLine OPMs can be stored in a file format that is comparable to traditional MEG systems. The helmet can accommodate people of all ages (above 5 years old) and head sizes and can fit up ~126 sensors. Finally, the system has scalable design (can be expanded to 512 sensors) and is fully integrated. OPM sensors manufactured by the supplier have dynamic range of +/-10nT and operate under negative feedback which is an additional advantage for experiments planned in the magnetically shielded room at OPM lab facility. Only sensors supplied by the manufacturer are compatible with the helmet. No other supplier has the appropriate expertise to service the equipment.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-033378
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012028-2022
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Tender 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: 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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: FIELDLINE INCORPORTATED

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

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