--- title: "Purchase of Portable Human MRI System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-11-11" --- # Purchase of Portable Human MRI System Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b58f.json) ## Summary Cardiff University is in the planning stage of a procurement process for acquiring a Portable Human MRI System (CPV code: 33100000, Medical equipment). The target delivery region is the UKL (Wales), with expressions of interest to be submitted by Monday, 25th November 2024. The procurement method is outlined in a Prior Information Notice (PIN) inviting suppliers to express their interest if they can meet the specified requirements. If no alternative suppliers are identified by the deadline, the contract will be awarded directly under Regulation 32. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology, particularly those capable of supplying advanced portable MRI systems. Suppliers with expertise in modular, customisable hardware that includes open-source software for acquisition and reconstruction are well-suited for this contract. The system must operate at a low field strength (40-80 mT) and be compatible with standard single-phase electricity without needing external cooling. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to establish or reinforce their presence in the medical equipment market, particularly in Wales. ## Notice Cardiff University is currently exploring the acquisition of a Portable Human MRI System. Our comprehensive market research indicates that there is only one supplier available for this specific technology. In light of this, we are issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to invite expressions of interest from any suppliers who believe they can also meet our requirements. We encourage interested parties to submit their expressions of interest by emailing rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk no later than Monday, November 25, 2024. In the event that we do not receive any responses, the contract will be awarded directly in accordance with Regulation 32. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cardiff University is currently exploring the acquisition of a Portable Human MRI System. Our comprehensive market research indicates that there is only one supplier available for this specific technology. In light of this, we are issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to invite expressions of interest from any suppliers who believe they can meet our requirements. We encourage interested parties to submit their expressions of interest by emailing rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk no later than Monday, November 25, 2024. In the event that we do not receive any responses, the contract will be awarded directly in accordance with Regulation 32. Requirements: Portable human MRI system operating at very low field strength 40, and suitable for imaging the brain in vivo. The system should use permanent magnets and must be modular in hardware (i.e. individual parts can be replaced with customised components, but it should come complete of gradients and an RF head coil). The code for running MRI sequences should be open source and freely available (i.e. users must be able to program any acquisition system, not just modify parameters of available ones). No external cooling should be required and it should be powered by a standard single-phase electricity supply. K-space and complex imaging data need to be exportable. - Target anatomy Head - Field strength (B0): between 40 and 80 mT. - Field homogeneity (over 20 cm DSV): Less than 1000 ppm. - Max gradient strength on each channel simultaneously: Greater than 25 mT/m. - Max gradient strength on each channel simultaneously - Number of Rx Channels 8 or more - Hardware Modular and customisable - Software (acquisition) Open source - Software (reconstruction) Open source ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036461-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0DE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 15:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036461-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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