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title: "QUB/2597/24 a Fully Integrated Small Animal In-Vivo Ophthalmic Retinal Ocular Imaging System"
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# QUB/2597/24 a Fully Integrated Small Animal In-Vivo Ophthalmic Retinal Ocular Imaging System

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b30a

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast embarked on an open procurement procedure to acquire a fully integrated small animal in-vivo ophthalmic retinal ocular imaging system, classified under the CPV: 33110000 (Imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use). The process aimed to source a benchtop system capable of multiple imaging modes such as fluorescein angiography, colour fundus imaging, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and more, intended for use in the examination and analysis of mice and rats. The procurement began with a tender stage, culminating in an award on 29 November 2024, with the contract signed on 16 December 2024. Phoenix MICRON, a large US-based supplier, secured the contract, which was valued at £2,000,000, covering supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, and incorporated an initial warranty and maintenance period of 48 months with options for extension based on the equipment’s usable life.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced imaging technology, particularly those specialising in veterinary or medical imaging equipment. The awarded company, Phoenix MICRON, illustrates that large-scale and technically proficient businesses are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the high level of technical specifications and requirements. Suppliers with expertise in integration of multimodal imaging systems, and capabilities for ongoing maintenance and support, can find lucrative opportunities in tendering for similar contracts from academic and research institutions, thereby broadening their market reach and driving business growth.

## Notice

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a benchtop integrated in-vivo multi-modal ophthalmic retinal ocular imaging system for eye examination and analysis of mice and rats (to include a rodent cradle/holder) and must provide the following imaging modes: * Fluorescein angiography* Ocular colour fundus imaging * Image guided Optical coherence tomography (OCT) * Ganzfeld ERG * Incorporated Image guided ablation laser system * Anterior segment imaging system* Must have the capability to be upgradable to include an Image guided Focal-ERG (f-ERG)* All Associated PC hardware and specialised software to facilitate all modes of image capture, laser ablation and analysis.This combination of technologies is essential as one instrument will be able to image the animal in multiple modes and the animal will not need to be repeatedly anesthetised and moved from one instrument to another to obtain the required images (thus addressing QUB ethical undertaking of the "3 Rs" in animal

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Fully Integrated Small Animal In-Vivo Ophthalmic Retinal Ocular Imaging System

Renewal: One-off purchase with 48 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040550-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 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 | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX MICRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040550-2024
- 31 Oct 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035370-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

## Provenance

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