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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT - High-density fNIRS system"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT - High-density fNIRS system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce14591-94f0-4715-b131-6069565927c2

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for a High-density fNIRS system, a laboratory, optical and precision equipment, to Gowerlabs Ltd. The contract value is £350,000, and the contract period is from 27th October 2023 to 13th November 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 13th October 2023. The University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England, was the buying organisation responsible for this award.

This awarded contract for the High-density fNIRS system presents business growth opportunities for companies in the laboratory equipment industry, especially those specialising in wearable technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Businesses interested in providing accessories, shipping and handling services, extended warranties, and research support would find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their operations and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

High-density wearable fNIRS system including accessories (multiple cap sizes, hyperscanning capability, and travel case), shipping and handling, extended warranty and 50 hours research support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72794ffc-516c-44c9-9630-2440bd636516 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2023 - 13 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWERLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72794ffc-516c-44c9-9630-2440bd636516

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72794ffc-516c-44c9-9630-2440bd636516
  16th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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