--- title: "Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554.json) ## Summary The University of Aberdeen is conducting a public procurement process for the design and manufacture of a motorised patient couch and plastic composite outer covers for a new MRI scanner design. This tender falls under the goods category and is currently in the Tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 31 January 2022, and it will take place in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, as specified in the contract notice. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in custom manufacturing and technical design for healthcare applications. Firms with expertise in the fabrication of medical devices, particularly those familiar with compliance to clinical certification standards, will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, companies engaged in providing the associated electronic systems necessary for MRI scanners may also see potential for collaboration or subcontracting in this procurement process. ## Notice The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Following on from Prior Information Notice, this is the Contract Notice. The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. Further information in ITT documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438763 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Award date | 26 Jan 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 3FX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438763 - 14 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437738 - 14 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430481 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430481 Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design - The University of Aberdeen (UoA) is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. The project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke patient couch, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore tube that can hold a whole-body radio frequency (RF) coil. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. The tender may also include the option to bid for fabrication of a compatible RF coil and RF shield to be designed in partnership with the project team at UoA. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437738 Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438763 Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of a bespoke motorised patient positioning system, outer covers (for safety and cosmetic purposes) and a bore section that can hold a whole-body radio frequency coil and various electronic equipment such as light, microphone and others. All parts must be manufactured to a standard required for future clinical certification. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000670554.json.