---
title: "23Na (sodium) Head array"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-118239"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-118239.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-04-01"
---

# 23Na (sodium) Head array

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-118239

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## Summary

Cardiff University is seeking tenders for the provision of a 23Na (sodium) head array, specifically designed as an MRI radio-frequency coil compatible with a Siemens Magnetom 7 Tesla MRI system. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 31 March 2022. This tender falls within the goods category, and bidders were originally invited to submit tenders by 16 February 2022, following an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies specialising in medical imaging and MRI technology to expand their business. Firms that manufacture medical imaging equipment, provide specialist medical services, or offer technical support for MRI systems would be especially well-suited to compete. By winning the contract, these businesses could establish a collaborative relationship with Cardiff University, potentially leading to further contracts and projects in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre invites tenders for an MRI radio-frequency coil that is compatible with a Siemens Magnetom 7 Tesla MRI system (VB17; step 2.3). This will include an array of receive elements for sodium (23Na) at 7 Tesla and a means of providing a 23Na B1 transmit field strength sufficient for a 180degree inversion across a human head. 1H capability is also required to permit conventional hydrogen MRI without the need to swap coils mid scan session.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118239 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPID BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85148000 - Medical analysis services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 08:45 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118239
- 2 Feb 2022 at 13:09 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118239

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.rapidbiomed.de

## Provenance

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