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title: "Optical Electromyography Probe"
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# Optical Electromyography Probe

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208c3379-7992-4e4e-8695-de4ebe219418

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is looking to award a contract for the development of an 'Optical Electromyography Probe', aimed at advancing the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, with a contract value of £750,000. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure. The tender deadline is set for 2nd April 2024, and the contract period is from 8th July 2024 to 7th July 2028, and the project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the University of Exeter creates a chance for businesses involved in producing medical devices or engaged in laboratory equipment to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid for this contract. The project aims to bring innovation to the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases, offering a substantial contract value and a defined procurement process, making it suitable for eligible businesses seeking growth opportunities in the healthcare technology sector.

## Notice

A team of academics and clinicians from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and lead by the University of Sheffield have funding from the Medical Research Council DPFS to develop a device to perform an "optical EMG" to advance the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders. Nerve and muscle diseases ('neuromuscular diseases') comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders that can be difficult to diagnose, often requiring multiple tests and several years to arrive at a diagnosis. While many of these conditions are, at present, incurable, there are therapeutics undergoing clinical trials. As a result, biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases are more important than ever. In this project we propose an 'optical EMG', a combination of electromyography, a standard clinical test that records the electrical activity arising from muscle, and optical spectroscopy, a light-based technique that provides additional information on a sample using a laser. We are seeking to award a contract to a single supplier to produce these medical devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b40b77d-1dd8-403f-968c-8fe5f31243ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b40b77d-1dd8-403f-968c-8fe5f31243ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b40b77d-1dd8-403f-968c-8fe5f31243ea
  4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79110&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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