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title: "(NU/1804) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Antaros Medical AB"
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# (NU/1804) Research Agreement between Newcastle University and Antaros Medical AB

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa2b

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the research agreement with Antaros Medical AB. The procurement involved analysis of MRI endpoints for a natural history study in subjects with liver disease. The contract value is £3,576,286 GBP, signed on 28th August 2023. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The main procurement category is services within the research services industry. The contract initiation type was a tender, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage.

This tender for analysing MRI endpoints offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in MR imaging modalities, liver disease research, and clinical research services. Businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies and clinical trial support may find this tender suitable for bidding. The opportunity is targeted at businesses looking to provide specialist services in analysing liver structure and function using advanced MRI techniques. Businesses with a track record in supporting clinical research and possessing proprietary analysis techniques may have a competitive advantage in bidding for this contract with Newcastle University.

## Notice

The services required are the analysis of MRI endpoints for a natural history study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will support deployment, acquisition and downstream analysis of MR imaging modalities including but not limited to 2/3D MRE and contrast enhanced MRI, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver structure and function and support clinical research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services required are the analysis of MRI endpoints for a natural history study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will support deployment, acquisition and downstream analysis of MR imaging modalities including but not limited to 2/3D MRE and contrast enhanced MRI, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver structure and function and support clinical research. The use of specific technology and expertise is required which is not available from another supplier.

### Procurement Information

The services required are the analysis of MRI endpoints for a natural history study in subjects with liver disease. The contracting party will support deployment, acquisition and downstream analysis of MR imaging modalities including but not limited to 2/3D MRE and contrast enhanced MRI, including the use of their own proprietary techniques, to assess liver structure and function and support clinical research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026226-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,576,286 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANTAROS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026226-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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