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LagoX spectral imaging machine

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 May 2024 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process to purchase a LagoX spectral imaging machine. The machine, intended for medical, dental, and veterinary use, offers unique imaging capabilities such as X-ray, bioluminescence, and fluorescence. The procurement method used was limited, with a negotiated procurement route. The University of Exeter has awarded the contract to Southern Scientific. The contract, worth £300,000, was signed on May 21, 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for suppliers, especially those in the imaging equipment industry, to engage with the University of Exeter. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, with Southern Scientific being the successful supplier. Businesses with expertise in medical imaging and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The University's procurement decision was based on the unique features of the LagoX machine, highlighting the importance of technical excellence in winning contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

LagoX spectral imaging machine

Notice Description

The University intends to purchase a LagoX Spectral Imaging machine due to the following reasons: The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes: * X-ray * Bioluminescence * Fluorescence * 10 mouse capacity * Patented LED technology * Air cooled camera * Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system) * Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology * Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to procure a LagoX spectral imaging machine via the negotiated procurement route.

Procurement Information

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes: * X-ray * Bioluminescence * Fluorescence * 10 mouse capacity * Patented LED technology * Air cooled camera * Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system) * Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology * Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Dave Burchill
Contact Email
d.burchill@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC

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