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Published 23 May 2024, 15:49 BST

Official UK procurement notice

LagoX spectral imaging machine

Official notice

Authority: University of Exeter (Central government)

GoodsNegotiated without publication of a contract notice
Awarded value£300,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 21 May 2024
Awarded to SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The University intends to purchase a LagoX Spectral Imaging machine due to the following reasons:

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes:

  • X-ray
  • Bioluminescence
  • Fluorescence
  • 10 mouse capacity
  • Patented LED technology
  • Air cooled camera
  • Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system)
  • Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology
  • Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

CPV: Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The University intends to procure a LagoX spectral imaging machine via the negotiated…

The University intends to procure a LagoX spectral imaging machine via the negotiated procurement route.

Delivery: South West

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 May 2024, 15:49 BST
Last source update
23 May 2024, 15:49 BST
Authority reference
UOE/2024/058/DB
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-016358
Classification (CPV)
Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
Delivery area
South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046a14 Find a Tender
Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Published justification

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes:

  • X-ray
  • Bioluminescence
  • Fluorescence
  • 10 mouse capacity
  • Patented LED technology
  • Air cooled camera
  • Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system)
  • Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology
  • Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £300,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 21 May 2024
Awarded toValueDateStatus
SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED£300,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Exeter

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEducation RC000653 Northcote House, Exeter, South West, EX4 4QHContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • royal Court of JusticeReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Southern ScientificAwarded supplier Scientific House, Henfield Business Park, Henfield, UK, BN5 9SL

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.