---
title: "PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640420"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640420

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking to procure a Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device through an open tender process. With the procurement classified under the goods category, this opportunity is based in Glasgow, UK. The tender period concluded on 22 January 2021, with the contract awarded shortly thereafter on 2 March 2021, amounting to a value of £100,000. The opportunity has attracted interest, resulting in a total of two bids submitted, all via electronic channels as specified in the submission guidelines.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical or scientific equipment manufacturing and technology services related to neuroimaging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to compete, given that all bids received in this instance were from SMEs. As the University of Glasgow emphasises community benefits and innovation in procurement, suppliers who align with these values and have experience in producing high-tech medical devices may excel in this contract and potentially secure further collaborations with the institution.

## Notice

Award of PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410699 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410699
- 6 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403491

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=1
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888 Invitation to Tender_Goods or Services - FINAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=2
  6th January 2021 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1888
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=3
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888 Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=4
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888 C&SRM KPI Template Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=5
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888 C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Summary Evaluation Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=6
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888 ESPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=7
  6th January 2021 - PURCH1888-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403491&idx=8
  6th January 2021 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403491
  PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device - PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410699
  PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device - Award of PURCH1888 Provision Of A Functional Near Infrared Imaging (fNIRS) Brain Reading Device

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000640420
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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