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title: "NCA30936 MRI Compatible Incubator, LARIF (CCBS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a9e"
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# NCA30936 MRI Compatible Incubator, LARIF (CCBS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a9e

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure an MRI Compatible Incubator for use in pre-clinical neonatal studies at the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF). This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 33152000 (Incubators). The purchasing process is at the award stage, with the contract valued at £199,990 signed on 10th March 2021. This tender, handled via a limited procurement method, has rule-based justification for proceeding without prior publication due to a lack of competition for technical reasons.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialised in medical equipment manufacturing, especially those capable of customising products for advanced scientific research. Companies with expertise in developing MRI-compatible technologies will find this contract fitting, as the specific requirements are tailored to support intensive care for neonates during technical pre-clinical studies. As Belmont Medical Technologies Ltd successfully secured the award, those looking to participate in future similar tenders should focus on innovative solutions that meet strict regulatory and technical specifications.

## Notice

MRI Compatible Incubator for LARIF

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists);

### Procurement Information

We require an MRI compatible neonatal incubator for use in pre-clinical neonatal neuroprotection studies at the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF), University of Edinburgh. These studies are of a highly specialised nature; the subject requires 72h intensive care support and within this period, 2 MRI scans. Belmont Medical technologies are able to supply the Lammers Medical Incubator. The company have adapted the size and shape of the incubator interior to enable our 72h studies to be performed safely. Adaptations include the ability to administer constant anesthesia over the 72h and space to fit a cooling/temperature regulating blanket. The company also provide an integrated Radiofrequency coil for use in the Siemens MRI system at the LARIF. There are no other MRI compatible neonatal incubators that can be adapted to fit the needs of our pre-clinical studies or who can provide the radiofrequency coil that can be used with the Siemens MRI system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004909-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,990 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELMONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33152000 - Incubators

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004909-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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