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title: "1831 / ITT /SC - UHF MRI Magnet, Gradient Coil Set, and Scanner Back-End"
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# 1831 / ITT /SC - UHF MRI Magnet, Gradient Coil Set, and Scanner Back-End

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc81

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is initiating a tender process for a National Facility for Ultra High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. The procurement covers the supply of a UHF MRI Magnet, Gradient Coil Set, and Scanner Back-End. The tender includes three lots and aims to establish a world-leading imaging facility. The buying organization is the University of Nottingham located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is active, with an open procedure. The total contract value is GBP 20,000,000, and the deadline for submissions is on 8 November 2023.

This tender opportunity is suitable for suppliers of Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment in the healthcare industry. Businesses providing high-quality medical equipment and services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Nottingham is seeking suppliers to deliver value for money goods and services and create an innovative national facility for MRI. The procurement process offers business growth opportunities for suppliers who can meet the quality, price, and delivery requirements set out in the tender specifications.

## Notice

Synopsis: This procurement relates to the establishment of a National Facility for Ultra High Field ("UHF") Magnetic Resonance Imaging ("MRI") to be located at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at the University of Nottingham. The tender is divided into three lots; Lot 1 - Magnet, Lot 2 - Gradient Coil Set, and Lot 3 - Scanner Back-End. Since Lots 1-3 will need to be integrated to form the UHF scanner, cooperation among the appointed suppliers is critical to the success of the awards. Further development will be required for the Passive Shielding and RF Cabin which will be tendered later in the process when the magnet design is finalised. Objectives: * To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN and UKRI;* To create an innovative and world leading national facility for ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging;* Establish a contract which agrees quality, price, delivery timescales, installation schedule, and aftermarket services accordance with UoN's requirem

### Lot Information

1831/ITT/SC Magnet

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1831/ITT/SC Gradient Coils

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1831/ITT/SC Scanner Back End

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2024 |
| 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 | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £23,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PHILIPS ELECTRONICS; TESLA ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014362-2024
- 13 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027127-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home
- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

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