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Tender for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

16 Oct 2023 at 10:45

Tender

22 Aug 2023 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to BRAINBOX LTD. The procurement process, which was conducted through an open procedure, falls under the goods category and has a total contract value of £310,840. The contract was signed on 5th October 2023. The University of Birmingham aims to use this system for causal examination and modulation of brain function in various research contexts, excluding clinical applications. The procurement method chosen was an open procedure, allowing fair competition. The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, published the full tender specification on In-Tend.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to provide Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) Systems. Companies specialising in high-quality equipment, after-sales support, delivery, and training services, as well as those focused on sustainability and environmental standards, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Birmingham's requirements align with a niche market catering to specific research needs, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with expertise in neuroscience equipment and services. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for brain function examination and modulation within research environments should consider engaging with The University of Birmingham for this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to the School of Psychology. This system must be capable of delivering focused transcranial ultrasound stimulation to the human brain. It will be used to causally examine and modulate brain function in healthy individuals and a range of clinical disorders within a research context (it will not be used in a clinical context). Please see Appendix A published on In-Tend, for the full specification. This project is funded by UKRI MRC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to the School of Psychology. This system must be capable of delivering focused transcranial ultrasound stimulation to the human brain. It will be used to causally examine and modulate brain function in healthy individuals and a range of clinical disorders within a research context (it will not be used in a clinical context). Please see Appendix A published on In-Tend, for the full specification. This project is funded by UKRI MRC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£295,238 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£310,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAINBOX

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