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title: "Tender for the Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System For the University of Birmingham"
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# Tender for the Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System For the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d011443a-6b8f-44c3-a914-d42a8c69560f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System. The contract value is £310,840, and the contract period is from October 9, 2023, to February 29, 2024. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on September 21, 2023.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, especially SMEs. Businesses that can provide the specified TUS system and related services are well-suited for this opportunity. The University of Birmingham, as the buying organization, aims to further research in brain function monitoring and modulation with this contract, funded by UKRI MRC.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to the School of Psychology. This system must be capable of delivering focused transcranial ultrasound stimulation to the human brain. It will be used to causally examine and modulate brain function in healthy individuals and a range of clinical disorders within a research context (it will not be used in a clinical context). Please see Appendix A published on In-Tend, for the full specification. This project is funded by UKRI MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748309c5-c616-4919-915c-7894b401676a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,840 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748309c5-c616-4919-915c-7894b401676a
- 22 Aug 2023 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0121e4-47a0-4ec7-bf1b-9c1a4ecccee0
- 22 Aug 2023 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0121e4-47a0-4ec7-bf1b-9c1a4ecccee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748309c5-c616-4919-915c-7894b401676a
  16th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0121e4-47a0-4ec7-bf1b-9c1a4ecccee0
  22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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