--- title: "584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-03-24" --- # 584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dcf94e2-3806-4568-acce-19a76177e148.json) ## Summary Aston University is conducting an open tender process for the procurement of two Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) instruments, outlined in two distinct lots. The tender, titled "584 - Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)," is currently active, with the tender period ending on 8th April 2021. Successful bidders will need to ensure that delivery, installation, commissioning, training, and user acceptance are completed by 21st May 2021. The total contract value is £100,000, and the items will be delivered to Aston University's location in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a contract period set to commence on 14th April 2021 and concluding on 15th April 2022. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical medical equipment and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with the capability to supply high-quality OCT instruments and provide associated support services. With the need for additional devices highlighted by student feedback and the impact of recent events on learning outcomes, suppliers with innovative solutions that enhance teaching capabilities in healthcare education will find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings. ## Notice Aston University are looking to procure 2 x Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) instruments split between two (2) Lots as below. Due to strict study deadlines it is time critical that delivery is received by Aston, installation, commissioning, training and user acceptance is completed no later than the 21st May 2021. Suppliers are welcome to offer bids against a single lot, or both lots. Lot 1 - 1 x Standard OCT Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) devices are analogous to ultrasound and are capable of imaging the retina and anterior eye in cross section to detect disease and abnormality. Currently, we only have two such devices in our teaching clinics for 450 students to use with their patients in the Eye Clinic. Our students have already commented on the lack of OCT instruments at Aston in their 2018 and 2019 NSS responses, so we must improve this ratio by purchasing additional devices. The pandemic has highlighted the need for another OCT for teaching which will support learning outcomes. Lot 2 - 1 x Anterior OCT This instrument allows high-resolution visualisation of the entire anterior segment, from the anterior surface of the cornea to the posterior surface of the lens. It delivers revealing swept-source OCT images that provide visual confirmation and add reliability as well as accuracy to the diagnosis and follow-up of anterior segment alterations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4886c39d-0a8e-4258-b00d-6666be497532 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 15 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 24 Mar 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4886c39d-0a8e-4258-b00d-6666be497532 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4886c39d-0a8e-4258-b00d-6666be497532 24th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed57d8c4-aa8c-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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