Award

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 10:22

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University, a sub-central government public authority, is the buyer in this procurement process, seeking to acquire a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator for research and teaching purposes at its Oxford location. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment and simulators, with a focus on biomedical equipment. Initially marked active on 26th March 2025, the tender proceeded through an open competition below threshold, concluding with an award on 14th August 2025 to MagVenture Ltd. The contract period runs from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2030, demonstrating a long-term commitment with servicing, maintenance, and optional renewal included.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technology and equipment service providers. Companies with expertise in scientific research systems, particularly those capable of integrating additional research equipment such as EEG, will find this procurement beneficial for growth. The value provided in servicing and maintenance across the product lifespan aligns well with SMEs that have a focus on durable goods and quality requirements, positioning them competitively to meet the commercial criteria set by the University. With its focus on installation and integration support, businesses that thrive on innovation and adaptability are well-suited to participate and meet Oxford Brookes University's requirements.

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Notice Title

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator

Notice Description

To provide a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system. This system will be used for scientific research involving both patient and non-patient groups, as well as for teaching and demonstration purposes. The TMS system will play a crucial role in research, teaching and for demonstration purposes. The supplier will be responsible for the installation, with regular servicing, and maintenance of the system as a desirable aspect, and will also provide occasional support for integration with other research equipment (such as interfacing with EEG, delivery of TMS pulse based on stimulus properties).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Parts and consumables where required throughout the life of the contract and servicing.

Renewal: If servicing is taken on, it will be inline with the life span of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34150000 - Simulators

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAGVENTURE

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