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title: "Mini Tender for Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer"
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# Mini Tender for Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8eb3661-5036-4b06-bfe5-d939c306dd1e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer under the reference SC5469/17. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on spectrometers, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender was published on 21 March 2017, and responses must be submitted by 24 March 2017, before 23:59:59. The successful bidder will have a contract period starting on 31 March 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2017, with delivery required at the University’s Edgbaston campus, located in postcode B15 2TT, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the field of scientific equipment supply and installation, particularly those experienced with magnetic resonance equipment and compatible technologies. Companies that are framework suppliers under the specified NWUPC LAB3052 Lot 4 for Magnetic Resonance Equipment are best suited to compete, especially those able to demonstrate compatibility with Bruker NMR superconducting magnets. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible, given the suitability requirements outlined.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of 7 T Magnetic Resonance Micro-Imaging Spectrometer Responses to this tender would only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the NWUPC HVLE Reference LAB3052 NW - Magnetic Resonance Equipment, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment - Lot 4 NMR Spectrometers. If you are not an approved Framework suppliers for the above Lot 4, please do not respond to this tender as your response will not be considered. The NMR facility in the School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, is in the possession of a 7 Tesla (300MHz) Oxford super-conducting widebore NMR magnet with microimaging gradient coils and microimaging and diffusion probes. The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of the following equipment: A) To fit the existing 300 MHz NMR super-conducting widebore magnet, microimaging (micro2.5) gradient coils and microimaging (micro2.5/WB40) and diffusion (DIFF30) probes: o a 2-channel NMR spectrometer console with appropriate amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, and shims system; o Triple-axis 60 A microimaging gradient amplifiers compatible with the exisiting UoB micro2.5 (microimaging) and DIFF30 (diffusion) gradient coils. o temperature control unit capable of maintaining samples at high and low temperatures (highly desirable range: from -40?C to +150?C); o workstation and NMR/MRI acquisition software; o RF quadrature coils and quad combiner; o places on training courses (system maintenance and applications) ; o on-site support from the manufacturer's application scientists. Please note: this requirement needs to fit an existing Bruker NMR superconducting magnet. Whilst there are references to Bruker in the Specification of Requirements, if alternative suppliers can demonstrate clearly operational and workable compatibility, this will be considered in the evaluation process. Additional information: For any current tenders please visit - www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00db5a17-b5aa-4676-bb39-880dbfad626a |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| 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 BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2017 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00db5a17-b5aa-4676-bb39-880dbfad626a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00db5a17-b5aa-4676-bb39-880dbfad626a
  21st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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