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Use of PET and MRI imaging facilities, plus [11C] radiopharmaceuticals at Invicro LLC

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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21 Oct 2022 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract to Invicro LLC for the provision of PET and MRI scanning services, radioligand production, and biomarker analysis. This award, made through a limited procurement method, involves the use of PET-MR scanners for research studies in the field of medical solutions. The contract, valued at £1,883,380.00 GBP, was signed on 13th October 2022. Invicro LLC's unique capabilities in producing short half-life tracers, hosting cyclotrons on-site, and their location within the Hammersmith Hospital Campus in London, allow them to be the sole provider for this specialised service.

This contracting process presents a unique business opportunity for companies involved in medical imaging and radiopharmaceutical production. Businesses with expertise in providing PET and MRI imaging facilities, developing radiotracers, and conducting biomarker analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Given the specific requirements of this contract, which involve the in-house production of radiopharmaceuticals with short half-lives, only organisations with advanced imaging capabilities and research facilities are likely to meet the necessary criteria for participation in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Use of PET and MRI imaging facilities, plus [11C] radiopharmaceuticals at Invicro LLC

Notice Description

PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, and biomarker analysis

Lot Information

Lot 1

PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, and biomarker analysis * Only UK provider of PET tracers [11C]BU90008, [11C]SA4503, and [18F]BCPP-EF, that are currently used for our studies. * Invicro is located within the Hammersmith Hospital Campus, its location accommodates research participants for image and clinical assessments without increased burden and travel for the participants. While also reducing cost and time to conduct the studies. * [11C] tracers (with short half-life of about 20 minutes) and of [18F] radiotracers (with half-life of about 120 minutes) are produced in house and the short half-life of the [11C] tracers means Invicro's two in-house cyclotron's must be used. Their radioligand development platform means implementation of new tracers is not available at other facilities. * Invicro has the equipment and facilities to collect arterial blood samples during the scans and analyze the quantity of the radioactive metabolites on site.

Procurement Information

The research conducted by the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group requires the use of [11C] radiopharmaceutical, as well as an imaging facility that can provide PET-MR scanners with accompanying arterial line capabilities. Due to the very short half-life of the the [11C] tracers, these research studies are limited to facilities that have an in-house cyclotron. Imanova, trading as Invicro, not only has the in-house production of the [11C] tracers, which have a short half-life of approximately 20 minutes and the [18F] radiotracers with a half-life of approximately 120 minutes, they also host two cyclotrons on site. This coupled with the research facility's location in London, where participants who are participating in the study have clinics has resulted in, for technical reasons, only Invicro being able to provide the tracers and in-house service to deliver the research outputs at present.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0377ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029714-2022
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33692000 - Medical solutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,883,380 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20223 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Sam Barker
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMANOVA

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