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title: "In-Vivo Imaging System"
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# In-Vivo Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb276e84-8f3d-416e-9697-1bff48db1f61

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a supplier for an In-Vivo Imaging System, which is essential for producing 3D x-ray micro-CT and luminescence image data sets. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £563,000. This contract, part of the goods category within the medical equipment sector, is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with an active contract period running from 7 April 2020 to 19 March 2027. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by the deadline of 18 December 2019, using the open procurement method detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation available on the In-Tend platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and imaging technologies, to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to favour diverse suppliers capable of delivering flexible and innovative imaging solutions. Companies that can offer both high-resolution imaging systems and support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University requires an in-vivo imaging system that is capable of producing 3D x-ray micro-CT and luminescence image data sets from whole living subjects and tissue samples. The x-ray uCT must be of high resolution for quantitative imaging of the skeletal system, with spatial resolution to below 20 um and voxel size of below 10 um. The solution can be a single combined system or two complimentary systems. The system is for a multiuser facility serving a wide range of disciplines so it must be flexible, upgradeable easy to maintain and intuitive to learn. Full details of the University's requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender document set (Specification (File 4)). Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the Invitation to Tender documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; Locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen. you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Login 2. Click Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender Stage') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that to preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all queries must made be via the Correspondence function within In-Tend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784f9597-cb83-4e46-b6a8-f09ca7eec472 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2020 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £563,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784f9597-cb83-4e46-b6a8-f09ca7eec472
- 15 Nov 2019 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a39f1650-dff0-4c55-b7e6-d7c4955a16b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784f9597-cb83-4e46-b6a8-f09ca7eec472
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a39f1650-dff0-4c55-b7e6-d7c4955a16b0
  15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
- https://in­tendhost.co.uk/

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