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title: "Supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System"
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# Supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79390d65-5f63-4101-8164-f8df1bc8bb11

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender process for the supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System, which is essential for medical research applications, particularly for pain threshold assessments in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) environment. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2019, with the contract award made on 9th October 2019. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and is classified as an open procedure. The contract commenced on 11th October 2019 and is set to last until 10th October 2020, with a total award value of £54,290. The location for delivery specified is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of supplying advanced technology and demonstrating compatibility with fMRI environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement process was open, it encouraged participation from diverse market players, enhancing competition and innovation in the sector. The accessibility of the University of Exeter's electronic tendering system allows interested suppliers to engage with the procurement exercise effectively.

## Notice

This tender is for the supply of a A thermal contact stimulation system, which allows manipulations of temperatures to (1) determine individual pain thresholds and (2) to deliver rapid on-off presentations of heat stimuli to evoke brain potentials (see specification below). Heat will be applied to the person's hand or forearm with an electrode. The system needs to be compatible for a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba053cbe-6325-4a7e-810e-93482555322a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,290 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2019 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba053cbe-6325-4a7e-810e-93482555322a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba053cbe-6325-4a7e-810e-93482555322a
  11th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29956&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

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

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