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title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A High Resolution 3D Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging System"
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published: "2024-06-06"
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# TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A High Resolution 3D Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e12

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has issued a tender with the title "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A High-Resolution 3D Preclinical Photoacoustic Imaging System" in the goods category, seeking a system for non-invasive imaging. The contract period is from August 12, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on July 1, 2024. The location of the procurement is in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender by The University of Birmingham offers opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging equipment industry. Companies specializing in imaging technology for medical, dental, and veterinary use would be well-suited to compete. The tender aims to source a flexible imaging platform capable of three-dimensional imaging at various depths for research purposes. Interested businesses can find detailed submission information on the University of Birmingham's website.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply and Installation of a Photoacoustic tomography scanner for non-invasive imaging of mice, ex vivo tissues and biological samples. The system will provide a flexible imaging platform for rapid multi-wavelength, three-dimensional imaging of tissue anatomy and function at cm-scale depths with sub-150 micrometer resolution, based on the optical absorption properties of tissues. The system will perform image acquisition, image reconstruction and data storage, as well as provide on-line and off-line data processing and analysis tools. It should also allow for future hardware and software upgrades, as our research needs evolve.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a Photoacoustic tomography scanner for non-invasive imaging of mice, ex vivo tissues and biological samples. The system will provide a flexible imaging platform for rapid multi-wavelength, three-dimensional imaging of tissue anatomy and function at cm-scale depths with sub-150 micrometer resolution, based on the optical absorption properties of tissues. The system will perform image acquisition, image reconstruction and data storage, as well as provide on-line and off-line data processing and analysis tools. It should also allow for future hardware and software upgrades, as our research needs evolve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017632-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £535,566 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017632-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bham.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Tenders/Current

## Provenance

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