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title: "(NU/1804) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Antaros Medical AB"
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# (NU/1804) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Antaros Medical AB

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40a0ca74-7f5b-4a02-91d0-08b4be790312

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## Summary

The Newcastle University has awarded a research agreement to Anataros Medical AB for the analysis of MRI endpoints related to liver disease. The procurement method used was a negotiated process without a call for competition. The contract has a value of £3,576,286 and runs from August 30, 2023, to August 30, 2027. This opportunity falls under the research services category and is aimed at supporting a natural history cohort study focused on liver disease in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the research and healthcare sectors, particularly those with expertise in MRI analysis and clinical research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this process. The services required involve the use of advanced MR imaging modalities to assess liver structure and function, creating a niche for specialised businesses to contribute to this research initiative.

## Notice

The services required are the analysis of MRI endpoints for a natural history study in subjects with liver disease. This is a research contract awarded under UK Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 102 Part 2 Chapter 2 Section 3 Regulation 32(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) for provision of MRI analysis to support a natural history cohort study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will support deployment, acquisition and downstream analysis of MR imaging modalities including but not limited to 2/3D MRE and contrast enhanced MRI, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver structure and function and support clinical research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd872f2-9138-48e2-a7a1-161c115c5bd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,576,286 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,576,286 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANATAROS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd872f2-9138-48e2-a7a1-161c115c5bd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd872f2-9138-48e2-a7a1-161c115c5bd1
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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