II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Optical Electromyography Probe
Reference number:
UOE/2023/049/MB
38000000
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Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
Production of Optical Electromyography probes in accordance with the specifications set out in the University's Invitation to Tender documents.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 750000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
38000000
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Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK -
SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
A team of academics and clinicians from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and lead by the University of Sheffield have funding from the Medical Research Council DPFS to develop a device to perform an “optical EMG” to advance the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders.
Nerve and muscle diseases (‘neuromuscular diseases’) comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders that can be difficult to diagnose, often requiring multiple tests and several years to arrive at a diagnosis. While many of these conditions are, at present, incurable, there are therapeutics undergoing clinical trials. As a result, biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular diseases are more important than ever.
In this project we propose an ‘optical EMG’, a combination of electromyography, a standard clinical test that records the electrical activity arising from muscle, and optical spectroscopy, a light-based technique that provides additional information on a sample using a laser.
We are seeking to award a contract to a single supplier to produce these medical devices.
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Value excluding VAT: 750000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months:
48
This contract is subject to renewal:
no
II.2.9)
Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number:
1
/
Maximum number:
5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The University intends to shortlist the top three bidders at Stage 1, who will be invited to Tender at Stage 2. The fourth and fifth ranked suppliers may be invited to Stage 2 at the University’s discretion subject to them achieving a minimum score of 60%.
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no