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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90611957-f822-4b31-befa-6cd8140b4d5a

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FNIRS) system under an open procurement method. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total award value of £54,000. The procurement was initiated on April 12, 2021, and the contract commenced on May 4, 2021, with an expected duration until May 3, 2022. The tender was awarded to Gowerlabs Ltd., ensuring that the equipment will be utilised for both research and teaching purposes, especially in the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience course.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those that provide portable and cost-effective solutions for academic research. Businesses offering similar technologies or ancillary services could find potential for collaboration with Aston University, given the institution's commitment to enhancing its research capabilities. This is a prime opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their footprint within the educational sector by aligning with academic requirements and innovation in neuroscientific research.

## Notice

Aston University has completed the procurement of 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/fc0b07ac-be84-487c-bd4a-4d56e393d1aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 3 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 10 May 2021 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0b07ac-be84-487c-bd4a-4d56e393d1aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0b07ac-be84-487c-bd4a-4d56e393d1aa
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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