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title: "9.4T Pre-Clinical Scanner, 2 phase, Chancellors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537833"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2018-04-03"
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# 9.4T Pre-Clinical Scanner, 2 phase, Chancellors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537833

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process to acquire a 9.4T Pre-Clinical Scanner, specifically focused on enhancing its research capabilities. This procurement, conducted through an open tender method, involves two phases with the current notice addressing only the first phase. The key dates include the award date of 23 March 2018, with the completion of the contract valuing £455,565. The equipment is to be delivered to the Chancellors Building in Edinburgh, under the broader industry category of education and magnetic resonance equipment.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical and research equipment, particularly those capable of delivering complex systems such as MRI technology. Suppliers who can offer the specific components, including workstations, software, and amplifiers, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement awards may further encourage partnerships for companies looking to expand their footprint within the academic research sector, potentially leading to future collaborations with the University and other educational institutions.

## Notice

The University tendered to replace the existing Agilent 7T preclinical MRI system, as it is necessary to maintain and enhance our research programmes. The tender was published as one package but is split into two clear requirements, as each will have their own delivery schedules; Phase 1 - workstations, software, amplifiers. Phase 2 - 9.4T magnet, gradient sets, animal positioning system, RF coils. Possible replacement of gradient amplifiers and water chiller. THIS NOTICE IS FOR PHASE 1 EQUIPMENT ONLY

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The mini-tender was instigated during November 2017 and the below suppliers were invited to tender in accordance with Lot 2 of the NWUPC framework agreement Lab3052 NW - HVLE, Magnetic Resonance Equipment (MRI), on a competitive basis. a. Bruker b. GE Medical c. Philips d. Siemens Only Bruker UK Ltd responded with an offer to the mini-tender. The End User and Procurement teams confirmed that the Bruker offer met all minimum and technical standards, therefore, their offer was accepted. The mini tender included both phase 1 and phase 2 to ensure a complete and compatible package was available from a single supplier.

Options: Phase 2 equipment - 9.4T magnet, gradient sets, animal positioning system, RF coils. Possible replacement of gradient amplifiers and water chiller.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315357 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £455,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315357

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315357
  9.4T Pre-Clinical Scanner, 2 phase, Chancellors - The University tendered to replace the existing Agilent 7T preclinical MRI system, as it is necessary to maintain and enhance our research programmes. The tender was published as one package but is split into two clear requirements, as each will have their own delivery schedules; Phase 1 - workstations, software, amplifiers. Phase 2 - 9.4T magnet, gradient sets, animal positioning system, RF coils. Possible replacement of gradient amplifiers and water chiller. THIS NOTICE IS FOR PHASE 1 EQUIPMENT ONLY

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537833

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