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title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) to the University of Birmingham"
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# Tender for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f610

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of Provision of a Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) System to BRAINBOX LTD. The procurement process, which was conducted through an open procedure, falls under the goods category and has a total contract value of £310,840. The contract was signed on 5th October 2023. The University of Birmingham aims to use this system for causal examination and modulation of brain function in various research contexts, excluding clinical applications. The procurement method chosen was an open procedure, allowing fair competition. The buying organisation, The University of Birmingham, published the full tender specification on In-Tend.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to provide Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS) Systems. Companies specialising in high-quality equipment, after-sales support, delivery, and training services, as well as those focused on sustainability and environmental standards, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University of Birmingham's requirements align with a niche market catering to specific research needs, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with expertise in neuroscience equipment and services. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions for brain function examination and modulation within research environments should consider engaging with The University of Birmingham for this contract opportunity.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £310,840 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands |

## 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 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2023
- 22 Aug 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024689-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

## Provenance

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