--- title: "11C]PBR28 PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS (lipopolysaccharid) supply and biomarker analysis" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c587.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2021-07-08" --- # 11C]PBR28 PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS (lipopolysaccharid) supply and biomarker analysis Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c587.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter has completed a tender process for the procurement of medical imaging services, specifically focusing on PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS supply, and biomarker analysis. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85150000, was executed using a limited procurement method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £726,480, was signed on 6th July 2021 and involved Invicro as the awarded supplier. The services are particularly critical in the UK, as Invicro is the sole provider of specific PET tracers essential for ongoing studies, situated conveniently within the Hammersmith Hospital Campus to facilitate participant assessments. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical imaging and related research services, particularly those capable of providing advanced PET and MRI scanning technologies or radioligand production. Companies that specialise in healthcare technologies, scientific research, and laboratory services would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate innovative solutions or unique capabilities in producing essential tracers or conducting complex analyses. The focus on specialised services and the limited nature of the procurement process indicate a market that favours established and capable suppliers who can efficiently meet specific research needs. ## Notice PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS (lipopolysaccharid) supply and biomarker analysis ### Lot Information Lot 1 PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS (lipopolysaccharid) supply and biomarker analysis * Only UK provider of PET tracers [11C]BU90008, [11C]SA4503, and [18F]BCPP-EF, that are currently used for our studies. * Invicro is located within the Hammersmith Hospital Campus, its location accommodates research participants for image and clinical assessments without increased burden and travel for the participants. While also reducing cost and time to conduct the studies. * [11C] tracers (with short half-life of about 20 minutes) and of [18F] radiotracers (with half-life of about 120 minutes) are produced in house and the short half-life of the [11C] tracers means Invicro's two in-house cyclotron's must be used. Their radioligand development platform means implementation of new tracers is not available at other facilities. * Invicro has the equipment and facilities to collect arterial blood samples during the scans and analyze the quantity of the radioactive metabolites on site. ### Procurement Information PET and MRI scanning, radioligand production, LPS (lipopolysaccharid) supply and biomarker analysis * Only UK provider of PET tracers [11C]BU90008, [11C]SA4503, and [18F]BCPP-EF, that are currently used for our studies. * Invicro is located within the Hammersmith Hospital Campus, its location accommodates research participants for image and clinical assessments without increased burden and travel for the participants. While also reducing cost and time to conduct the studies. * [11C] tracers (with short half-life of about 20 minutes) and of [18F] radiotracers (with half-life of about 120 minutes) are produced in house and the short half-life of the [11C] tracers means Invicro's two in-house cyclotron's must be used. Their radioligand development platform means implementation of new tracers is not available at other facilities. * Invicro has the equipment and facilities to collect arterial blood samples during the scans and analyze the quantity of the radioactive metabolites on site. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015893-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 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 | £726,480 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INVICRO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2021 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015893-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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