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Award of contract for bespoke MRI knee coil array

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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31 May 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for the provision of a bespoke MRI knee coil array to Wideblue Ltd. The contract, with ID AU23/74, involves the delivery of mechanical components for a radiofrequency coil designed for scanning the human knee using a unique MRI scanner called a Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI) scanner. The University is located in Aberdeen, UK, and the procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on May 31, 2024.

This tender for the bespoke MRI knee coil array presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods manufacturing and healthcare technology. Suitable businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the mechanical and electrical component manufacturing sector would find this contract well-suited for growth. The University of Aberdeen's award of this contract without prior publication of a call for competition offers a chance for businesses to engage in innovative projects requiring specialised technical expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for bespoke MRI knee coil array

Notice Description

This project will deliver mechanical components that will comprise a radiofrequency (RF) coil to be used for scanning the human knee using a novel design of MRI scanner known as a Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI) scanner. The completed coil will be designed to allow scanning of either knee, and will be adjustable to accommodate different knee sizes. The coil will be designed to mechanically mate with the Aberdeen University FCI scanner patient couch and must follow the same aesthetic design as the scanner cowling and existing RF coils. It will be able to electrically interface with the existing scanner connection points. It will be constructed such that it is solvent and chemically resistant (to allow cleaning) and in a way that does not pose a mechanical or electrical hazard to staff or participants.

Procurement Information

Under clause 6(1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: - Building a bespoke device for use on existing unique scanner. It is vital that components are compatible with existing bespoke Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI) scanning equipment to ensure continuity and ability to connect with the existing components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768058
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506414
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£55,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506414
    Award of contract for bespoke MRI knee coil array - This project will deliver mechanical components that will comprise a radiofrequency (RF) coil to be used for scanning the human knee using a novel design of MRI scanner known as a Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI) scanner. The completed coil will be designed to allow scanning of either knee, and will be adjustable to accommodate different knee sizes. The coil will be designed to mechanically mate with the Aberdeen University FCI scanner patient couch and must follow the same aesthetic design as the scanner cowling and existing RF coils. It will be able to electrically interface with the existing scanner connection points. It will be constructed such that it is solvent and chemically resistant (to allow cleaning) and in a way that does not pose a mechanical or electrical hazard to staff or participants.

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