Award

WHOLE-BODY FAST FIELD-CYCLING MAGNET, GRADIENT AND SHIM ASSEMBLY, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CURRENT AMPLIFIERS

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

16 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

12 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for the supply of various components related to a whole-body fast field-cycling magnet system, specifically targeting the research and development of Fast Field-Cycling imaging technology. This procurement falls under the goods category with an open procedure method. The main contract title is "WHOLE-BODY FAST FIELD-CYCLING MAGNET, GRADIENT AND SHIM ASSEMBLY, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CURRENT AMPLIFIERS." Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 15 March 2021, and the contract signings occurred between October and December 2021. The procurement is based in Aberdeen, UK, aligning with the education sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering, electronics, and healthcare technology sectors. Companies specialising in the design and manufacture of magnetic equipment, scientific instruments, or power supply systems would be particularly suited to compete. The focus on advanced imaging technology also suggests potential for collaborative ventures with entities engaged in MRI technology and associated research efforts, thereby creating pathways for business growth in innovative medical solutions.

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Notice Title

WHOLE-BODY FAST FIELD-CYCLING MAGNET, GRADIENT AND SHIM ASSEMBLY, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CURRENT AMPLIFIERS

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen is leading the research and development efforts of Fast Field-Cycling imaging (FFC imaging). This is a new technology that derives from MRI but allows controlling the main magnetic field, contrary to conventional scanners that operate at a fixed magnetic field strength. To achieve such a level of control the main magnet must be carefully designed to exhibit a low inductance so that it can be driven to alter its field strength within 10 to 20 ms (ramp time), using gradient-type power supplies.

Lot Information

Main Magnet, Gradient coils, Shim Correction coils and Environmental Correction coils

AWARD NOTICE for - A whole-body electromagnet, a three-axis gradient system, a set of correction coils ('shims') to improve the homogeneity of the main magnet, and a set of environmental correction coils to compensate for external magnetic fields (including Earth's field). Further detail available in Invitation To Tender documentation.

Renewal: Possible maintenance contract extensions

Power Supplies and current amplifier for the Main Magnet system

AWARD NOTICE for - Three power current amplifiers that will each drive one segment of the main magnet. It is important to consider that the three magnet segments are tightly coupled and act as 1:1 transformers. Further detail in the Invitation To Tender Documentation.

Current amplifiers for the Gradient system

AWARD Notice for - Three current amplifiers that will each drive one of the gradient coils from Lot Number 1 Further detail available in the Invitation To Tender documentation.

Renewal: Possible extensions to maintenance contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643962
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435903
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,418,770 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PERFORMANCE CONTROLS

TESLA ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    WHOLE-BODY FAST FIELD-CYCLING MAGNET, GRADIENT AND SHIM ASSEMBLY, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CURRENT AMPLIFIERS - The University of Aberdeen is leading the research and development efforts of Fast Field-Cycling imaging (FFC imaging). This is a new technology that derives from MRI but allows controlling the main magnetic field, contrary to conventional scanners that operate at a fixed magnetic field strength. To achieve such a level of control the main magnet must be carefully designed to exhibit a low inductance so that it can be driven to alter its field strength within 10 to 20 ms (ramp time), using gradient-type power supplies.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435903
    WHOLE-BODY FAST FIELD-CYCLING MAGNET, GRADIENT AND SHIM ASSEMBLY, WITH THE CORRESPONDING CURRENT AMPLIFIERS - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen is leading the research and development efforts of Fast Field-Cycling imaging (FFC imaging). This is a new technology that derives from MRI but allows controlling the main magnetic field, contrary to conventional scanners that operate at a fixed magnetic field strength. To achieve such a level of control the main magnet must be carefully designed to exhibit a low inductance so that it can be driven to alter its field strength within 10 to 20 ms (ramp time), using gradient-type power supplies.

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