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title: "Supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ff2b5b1-f176-4118-b910-26e4435304a6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently conducting a procurement process for the supply of a Thermal Contact Stimulation System, classified under medical equipment. This tender is positioned within the 'goods' procurement category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 2nd September 2019, with a tender period that ends on 30th September 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and will conclude on 2nd October 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with products compatible for use in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) environments. Companies that excel in technological innovation and quality manufacturing in the medical sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University of Exeter seeks to enhance its research capabilities with this system, suppliers who can demonstrate their ability to meet specific technical requirements will have a strong advantage in this competitive landscape.

## 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/f44979a0-bc30-4bbc-8eb5-79f74edd254f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 2 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44979a0-bc30-4bbc-8eb5-79f74edd254f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f44979a0-bc30-4bbc-8eb5-79f74edd254f
  2nd September 2019 - Opportunity 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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