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title: "583 - Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS)"
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# 583 - Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5550e9f5-ab16-4672-9996-a455b208fe43

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking to procure one Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) system, with a total budget of £54,000. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender is currently active, with submissions closing on 12 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 21 April 2021 and will last until 20 April 2022. The FNIRS equipment will be utilised for various research and teaching activities within the university, particularly in the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience course. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and educational technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, especially those offering portable and cost-effective solutions, could find this tender advantageous for growth. With the FNIRS being a niche product, companies that can demonstrate proficiency in providing advanced neuroscientific instruments or related goods are encouraged to participate, as this could open avenues for collaboration and further contracts with educational institutions.

## Notice

Aston University are looking to procure 1 x Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS). Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) equipment is used to measure blood oxygen changes in the brain. This equipment will be available to use for researchers, as well as being useable by MSc students for the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience course. It can also be used as a teaching practical within this module. The equipment will be used alongside additional measures for neuroscientific research. It can essentially be used as a more basic fMRI, which also measures blood oxygen levels in the brain. It is used alongside experimental designs to identify the functions of different structures within the brain. An FNIR, is a more basic version, however is much more cost efficient, as well as being much more accessible. As the FNIR is a portable machine, it can be moved to suit the researchers needs. This means it can be used within the Psychology Labs, or can be moved to the ABC or ALIVE labs, should a student or researcher require access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1574a351-b705-495f-b757-80a807b4a940 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| 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

- 25 Mar 2021 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1574a351-b705-495f-b757-80a807b4a940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1574a351-b705-495f-b757-80a807b4a940
  25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0f2005ab-738d-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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