--- title: "3T MR scanner with high-performance gradients and full MNS capabilities_ITT1031" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2019-03-21" --- # 3T MR scanner with high-performance gradients and full MNS capabilities_ITT1031 Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c957668-d7f8-40d0-8018-1bacf3e399d8.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for the procurement of a 3T MR scanner with high-performance gradients and full MNS capabilities. This contract falls under the medical equipment category and is located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 29th March 2019. The contract is intended for a turnkey solution involving both supply and installation, with the contract period expected to start on 1st May 2019 and extend until 1st August 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for a competitive bidding process above the applicable financial threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those able to provide high-end imaging solutions and technology. Companies that can demonstrate compliance, offer alternative solutions if required, and facilitate demonstrations are especially well-suited for this tender. Additionally, entities focused on research in translational MR imaging or those that can integrate their offerings with clinical scanning for NHS and private service providers may find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach. ## Notice This is a requirement for a turnkey solution for the supply and installation of a new: 3T MR scanner with high-performance gradients and full MNS capabilities Alternative solutions: (e.g. Ex-demo, upgrades or the re-use of the existing magnet) will be considered but only in addition to a compliant new proposal submission. Bidders may propose any product / system which are equivalent or better than the requirements specified. o Bidders should provide sufficient documents evidence to support such alternative offer(s). ? Demos: Vendors to arrange asap UK/Europe site visit/demonstration of these features for customer evaluation during the tendering process. o Site demo test results to be repeated again to ensure same or better than demo test results/ tender proposal claim on Completion of customer Site Installation commissioning Acceptance Tests (SATs) The prime use of this scanner will be to undertake research in the field of translational MR imaging including experimental medicine and clinical trials. Research will focus on studies of the clinical brain connectome, whole-body physiology and metabolism to enable precision medicine. To support our research programme, we require high-end diffusion and functional MRI protocols, MNS capabilities with dynamic 13C single voxel MRS and CSI for in vivo DNP experiments. ? The scanner may also be used for clinical scanning for the NHS or private service providers. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de265fc-e420-4192-aba4-3afffd89faf4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 1 Aug 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 21 Mar 2019 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de265fc-e420-4192-aba4-3afffd89faf4 - 21 Mar 2019 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de265fc-e420-4192-aba4-3afffd89faf4 - 21 Mar 2019 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de265fc-e420-4192-aba4-3afffd89faf4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4de265fc-e420-4192-aba4-3afffd89faf4 21st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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