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title: "Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687754"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2022-08-16"
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# Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687754

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, a public educational institution based in Aberdeen, UK, recently completed the procurement process titled "Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner" in the Education industry category. The tender involved the design and manufacture of radiofrequency coils for an MRI scanner, with specific requirements for different coil types. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Wideblue Ltd being the supplier for both awarded lots. The contract for each lot was awarded on 9th August 2022, with a total contract value of £61,175 for the Torso Coil Array and £56,050 for the Head Coil.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen for radiofrequency coils presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in the design and manufacture of medical equipment components, particularly those with expertise in RF coil technologies. As the procurement process has concluded, businesses with capabilities in producing high-quality, specialized components for medical imaging equipment can leverage this opportunity to engage in similar future tenders and expand their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for the design and manufacture of radiofrequency (RF) coils that are to operate with an FFC scanner to produce images, at a magnetic field corresponding to a signal frequency of 8.5 MHz.

### Lot Information

Torso Coil Array

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 1 comprises a coil array designed for the imaging of the torso and lower belly, to be used as a receiver-only system in conjunction with a whole-body RF coil built separately.

Head Coil

AWARD NOTICE - Lot 2 comprises an RF coil following a birdcage design for the imaging of the head. This is a transceiver design, meaning that it produces both the high-power RF pulse and the low-voltage signals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456409 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 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 | £117,225 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456409
- 25 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444535

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444535
  Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner - The University of Aberdeen is constructing an experimental MRI scanner for use in clinical research. This project requires the design and manufacture of radiofrequency (RF) coils that are to operate with the scanner to produce images, at a magnetic field corresponding to a signal frequency of 8.5 MHz.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456409
  Radiofrequency Coils for MRI Scanner - AWARD NOTICE for the design and manufacture of radiofrequency (RF) coils that are to operate with an FFC scanner to produce images, at a magnetic field corresponding to a signal frequency of 8.5 MHz.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687754

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