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title: "Optical Electromyography Probe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044542"
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# Optical Electromyography Probe

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044542

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has initiated a procurement process for the production of Optical Electromyography probes. This tender falls under the goods procurement category with a value of £750,000. The main procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions is 2nd April 2024 at 12:00 UTC+1. The University's contact person for this tender is Megan Brine, reachable at +44 1392723333 or m.brine@exeter.ac.uk.

This tender by the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The University is seeking to award a contract for the production of medical devices related to neuromuscular diseases. Businesses with expertise in producing such devices and meeting the University's specifications would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves a two-stage selection criteria, with a focus on suitability based on the tender documents.

## Notice

Production of Optical Electromyography probes in accordance with the specifications set out in the University's Invitation to Tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A team of academics and clinicians from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and lead by the University of Sheffield have funding from the Medical Research Council DPFS to develop a device to perform an "optical EMG" to advance the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders. Nerve and muscle diseases ('neuromuscular diseases') comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders that can be difficult to diagnose, often requiring multiple tests and several years to arrive at a diagnosis. While many of these conditions are, at present, incurable, there are therapeutics undergoing clinical trials. As a result, biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases are more important than ever. In this project we propose an 'optical EMG', a combination of electromyography, a standard clinical test that records the electrical activity arising from muscle, and optical spectroscopy, a light-based technique that provides additional information on a sample using a laser. We are seeking to award a contract to a single supplier to produce these medical devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006880-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006880-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79110&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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