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Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a public educational institution based in Aberdeen, UK, recently completed the procurement process titled "Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner" in the Education industry category. The tender involved the design and manufacture of radiofrequency coils for an MRI scanner, with specific requirements for different coil types. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Wideblue Ltd being the supplier for both awarded lots. The contract for each lot was awarded on 9th August 2022, with a total contract value of £61,175 for the Torso Coil Array and £56,050 for the Head Coil.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen for radiofrequency coils presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in the design and manufacture of medical equipment components, particularly those with expertise in RF coil technologies. As the procurement process has concluded, businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality, specialized components for medical imaging equipment can leverage this opportunity to engage in similar future tenders and expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for the design and manufacture of radiofrequency (RF) coils that are to operate with an FFC scanner to produce images, at a magnetic field corresponding to a signal frequency of 8.5 MHz.

Lot Information

Torso Coil Array

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 1 comprises a coil array designed for the imaging of the torso and lower belly, to be used as a receiver-only system in conjunction with a whole-body RF coil built separately.

Head Coil

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 2 comprises an RF coil following a birdcage design for the imaging of the head. This is a transceiver design, meaning that it produces both the high-power RF pulse and the low-voltage signals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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
£117,225 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20223 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
1
Supplier Name

WIDEBLUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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