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title: "Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)"
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# Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dc68

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## Summary

The procurement process is facilitated by the University of Lincoln, seeking to award a contract titled "Contract Award under Reg 32(5)(a) for OPTIma Data Acquisition System (DAQ's)" within the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment. This process is currently at the award stage following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is associated with the design, fabrication, and assembly of a Data Acquisition System intended for research within the Proton Therapy Centre at The Christie Hospital in Manchester, UK. The contract was signed on 2nd August 2021, with a value of €677,712.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of highly specialised research equipment, particularly those with expertise in data acquisition and instrumentation tailored for healthcare applications. Given the specificity of the requirements and the lack of competitive procurement due to the use of established technology, opportunities exist primarily for companies that can meet the exacting standards and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. Businesses already engaged in research and development within medical technology may find this an ideal avenue to expand their portfolios.

## Notice

Design, fabrication and assembly of Data Acquisition System (DAQ) for the Optimising Proton Therapy through Imaging (OPTIma) camera system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice for the design and manufacture of a Data Acquisition System (DAQ's) to support the Optimising Proton Therapy through Imaging (OPTIma) Project. The DAQ's will be integrated into the OPTIma camera system which will be used in the Research Room of the NHS Proton Beam Therapy Centre at The Christie Hospital Manchester. The instrument is for research purposes only and is a single unit only. The instrument will be used to examine Proton Computed Tomography (PCT) with a scanning beam and look at the feasibility of using proton PCT for treatment planning. OPTIma builds directly on the previous PRaVDA project technology, The DAQ's in the PRaVDA project were designed and manufactured by aSpect and we are building directly on their base technology.

### Procurement Information

Whilst the value of this procurement is above the PCR 2015 threshold for supplies, there are legitimate grounds for invoking regulation 32(5)(a) as the supplies being procured are specifically being manufactured for the purpose of research with no intention to establish commercial viability or recover research and development costs. The Data Acquisition System (DAQs) being designed and manufactured will be integrated into the OPTIma camera system (OPTIma) which will be used in the Research Room of the Proton Therapy Centre at the Christie Hospital in Manchester. The instrument is for research purposes only and is a single unit only. OPTIma builds directly on previous PRaVDA project technology. It would not be possible for another manufacturer to compete in this situation. The DAQs in the PRaVDA project were designed and manufactured by Aspect GmbH and we are building directly on their base technology. Given the unique nature of this purchase and the background of pre-established highly specialist technology, it would be impossible to run a competitive procurement. The use of Regulation 32(5)(a) is a suitable route to the University for this purchase and the award adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as a legally compliant route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021753-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £677,712 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021753-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspect-sys.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=623103890
- https://www.lincoln.ac.uk

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