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title: "LagoX spectral imaging machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a14"
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# LagoX spectral imaging machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a14

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a tender process to purchase a LagoX spectral imaging machine. The machine, intended for medical, dental, and veterinary use, offers unique imaging capabilities such as X-ray, bioluminescence, and fluorescence. The procurement method used was limited, with a negotiated procurement route. The University of Exeter has awarded the contract to Southern Scientific. The contract, worth £300,000, was signed on May 21, 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for suppliers, especially those in the imaging equipment industry, to engage with the University of Exeter. The procurement stage has now moved to the award phase, with Southern Scientific being the successful supplier. Businesses with expertise in medical imaging and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The University's procurement decision was based on the unique features of the LagoX machine, highlighting the importance of technical excellence in winning contracts in this sector.

## Notice

The University intends to purchase a LagoX Spectral Imaging machine due to the following reasons: The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes: * X-ray * Bioluminescence * Fluorescence * 10 mouse capacity * Patented LED technology * Air cooled camera * Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system) * Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology * Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to procure a LagoX spectral imaging machine via the negotiated procurement route.

### Procurement Information

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes: * X-ray * Bioluminescence * Fluorescence * 10 mouse capacity * Patented LED technology * Air cooled camera * Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system) * Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology * Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016358-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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