https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430481
Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Directive 2014/24/EU - Public Sector Directive
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
E-mail: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Motorized Patient Couch and Plastic Composite Outer Covers for a new MRI Scanner Design
Reference number: AU21/34
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
3 main areas are required:
Motorized Patient Couch - A motorised patient couch will be required to allow safe actuation by the operator to move the patient horizontally into the scanner bore with a high degree of precision in patient position. Dependant on cost of implementing, it may also be desirable to include a mechanism allowing similarly accurate adjustment of height. A positioning system (laser crosshair or similar) will be needed to ensure the organ to image is positioned at the centre of the magnet. This could potentially be incorporated into the bore tube (see lot 2) The couch design will need to maximise the available volume inside the scanner bore for patient comfort and should include anchoring points to attach MRI coils on its top, and sensors underneath.
Bore Tube - The central bore of the scanner must be lined with a plastic composite tube (bore tube) for patient safety and cosmetics. To function correctly, the bore tube should also integrate guide rails for the MRI bed, a slot to insert a whole-body radiofrequency coil, a slot to insert a radiofrequency shield, an air circulation system for patient comfort, a lighting system with level and colours controllable by an external computer, anchoring points for sensors underneath the MRI bed, and a cable tray or similar solution for cable management.
The invitation to tender may also include as part of this lot 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.
Outer Covers - The scanner requires outer coverings for both safety and aesthetic reasons. The covers must be composed of materials and manufactured to standards compatible with clinical usage. Their aesthetic must, as far as possible, aim to improve patient comfort, for example, through minimizing the sensation of claustrophobia when entering the bore tube. The outer covers must also incorporate the control panel for the patient couch at a position allowing the operator to see the patient positioning system. Similar to lot 2, the outer covers will need to provide mounting points for additional sensors as well as access points for connection of accessory components such as radio frequency coils, sound system and control switches for the bed. These accessory systems will be constructed by the team at UoA or otherwise procured separately.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
22/11/2021
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
31/01/2022
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=670554.
(SC Ref:670554)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/10/2021