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title: "Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ebcf"
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published: "2022-01-26"
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# Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ebcf

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is in the procurement stage for a tender entitled "Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design," which is classified under the medical equipment industry. This project aims to design and manufacture a customised motorised patient positioning system for a new MRI scanner used in clinical research. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for January 31, 2022. The contract will take place in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, and is focused on delivering goods necessary for the project.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment design and manufacture, particularly those with expertise in bespoke solutions for clinical settings. Companies that can provide quality patient positioning systems, conforming to stringent clinical standards, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. There is also potential for businesses that can support the integration of electronic systems and patient comfort-focused designs, as highlighted in the project requirements.

## Notice

The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following on from Prior Information Notice, this is the Contract Notice. The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. Further information in ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002329-2022
- 14 Jan 2022 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001207-2022
- 14 Oct 2021 at 10:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025698-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679658
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102

## Provenance

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